All Tennessee State University majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Engineering · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,331 | $92,380 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $48,894 | $63,629 | — |
| Health Administration | $38,134 | $53,231 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $33,862 | $48,365 | $29,384 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,722 | $45,568 | $31,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $58,828 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,672 | $59,855 | $29,375 |
| Agriculture | $34,255 | $42,503 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $53,620 | $69,414 | $29,250 |
| Business Administration | $40,077 | $57,083 | $30,875 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,716 | $54,249 | $38,562 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $23,868 | $53,483 | — |
| Studio Art | — | $36,332 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $25,140 | $43,121 | $30,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $34,756 | $45,886 | $29,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $50,628 | $67,292 | $27,724 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Tennessee State University students earn a median $42,730 ten years after starting college, more than 16% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.
Tennessee State University majors questions
How many majors does Tennessee State University offer?
Tennessee State University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Tennessee State University?
Nursing graduates from Tennessee State University earn a median $92,380 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which Tennessee State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $36,332 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Tennessee State University overview