Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Tennessee by ROI
Colleges in Tennessee ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Tennessee
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$116,974
Across Tennessee programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,844
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bethel University
Grad rate: 39.3% |
+$600,480 | $78,478 | $32,270 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Strayer University-Tennessee | +$47,810 | $52,973 | $23,838 | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Belmont University
Grad rate: 72.1% |
-$6,560 | $55,388 | $60,480 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Austin Peay State University
Grad rate: 43.9% |
-$173,832 | $40,623 | $26,790 | $28,987 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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