Best Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$268,993
Across Tennessee programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,482
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union University
Grad rate: 68.8% |
-$108,720 | $47,722 | $55,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vanderbilt University
Grad rate: 92.7% |
-$175,708 | $50,907 | $84,412 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Freed-Hardeman University
Grad rate: 69.1% |
-$248,388 | $36,975 | $36,972 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Middle Tennessee State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$286,476 | $33,982 | $22,754 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Belmont University
Grad rate: 72.1% |
-$287,635 | $41,098 | $60,480 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Memphis
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$302,696 | $33,952 | $25,164 | $30,430 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$351,767 | $32,327 | $32,658 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Grad rate: 53.8% |
-$390,554 | $28,806 | $21,628 | $29,750 | 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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