# Tennessee Technological University (TTU)

Public college in Cookeville, TN. IPEDS ID 221847.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tennessee-technological-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/tennessee-technological-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,246 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 58%; beats 72% of TN colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,501; beats 50% of TN colleges and 36% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,815 |
| 30-48k | $10,445 |
| 48-75k | $13,861 |
| 75-110k | $17,245 |
| 110k+ | $18,936 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,501 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,815 | $43,382 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,445 | $46,167 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,861 | $61,266 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,245 | $76,223 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,936 | $83,697 | 6.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,663 in-state; about $29,863 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,376 in-state, $15,576 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,502; books: $1,280

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 528–650; SAT math: 520–660; ACT: 20–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,772 applicants, 7,295 admitted, 1,988 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT 20–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT 20–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $69,291 | $98,978 | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $73,453 | $94,179 | $20,034 |
| Chemical Engineering | $60,300 | $91,580 | $13,500 |
| Computer Science | $63,180 | $90,521 | $18,605 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,228 | $84,267 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,577 | $78,646 | $20,870 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $59,622 | $77,658 | $23,000 |
| Nursing | $61,379 | $71,762 | $18,349 |
| Accounting | $41,530 | $67,411 | $17,000 |
| Finance | $41,176 | $66,535 | $16,087 |
| Business Economics | not reported | $65,900 | not reported |
| Marketing | $39,990 | $64,892 | $17,425 |
| Business Administration | $38,994 | $60,642 | $18,485 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $57,088 | $20,104 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $53,479 | not reported |
| Agriculture | $33,508 | $52,085 | $14,915 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,170 | $50,530 | $15,653 |
| Political Science | $34,105 | $49,898 | not reported |
| Biology | $25,087 | $49,220 | $15,500 |
| History | $24,659 | $47,111 | $17,194 |
| Music | $44,635 | $46,253 | $17,500 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $28,828 | $45,909 | $19,362 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $29,936 | $45,348 | $13,673 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $44,906 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,678 | $44,846 | $21,000 |
| Psychology | $28,394 | $44,043 | $13,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,034 | $43,264 | $14,566 |
| Sociology | $35,293 | $42,830 | $16,057 |
| English | not reported | $40,380 | $19,039 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | $29,114 | $39,565 | $20,975 |
| Studio Art | $19,231 | $37,730 | $13,935 |
| Animal Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $59,980 (TN), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $99,550 (TN), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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