# East Tennessee State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Johnson City, TN. IPEDS 220075, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,474
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,738 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in TN: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (10 colleges, $48,488): -$3,750
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,863

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,738 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 | $12,433 | $54,457 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,289 | $62,586 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,400 | $71,832 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,588 | $90,175 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,193 | $92,825 | 9.1 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $54,747 | $29,723 | $13,359 | 54% |
| Tennessee State University | $54,249 | $38,562 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Lee University | $54,203 | $28,979 | $18,878 | 63% |
| Belmont University | $53,532 | $29,438 | $33,147 | 71% |
| University of Memphis | $48,798 | $38,972 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Austin Peay State University | $48,177 | $27,128 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $44,846 | $21,000 | $14,246 | 58% |
| East Tennessee State University | $44,738 | $25,000 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Union University | $41,226 | not reported | $27,171 | 66% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $34,020 | not reported | $14,265 | 50% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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