Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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
-$11,117
Across Tennessee programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,598
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Memphis
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$44,872 | $46,760 | $25,164 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$32,024 | $46,867 | $32,658 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Cumberland University
Grad rate: 47.7% |
+$22,906 | $47,311 | $41,657 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Tennessee Technological University
Grad rate: 57.0% |
+$3,604 | $44,714 | $25,338 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Middle Tennessee State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$6,048 | $43,973 | $22,754 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Austin Peay State University
Grad rate: 43.9% |
-$27,160 | $43,321 | $26,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
East Tennessee State University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$37,154 | $42,737 | $25,947 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Belmont University
Grad rate: 72.1% |
-$121,980 | $41,949 | $60,480 | N/A | 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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