# Middle Tennessee State University: Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 15.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,808
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,541 (U.S. median for this major: $78,801 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,327 (U.S. median $26,325)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (5 colleges, $79,309): +$1,232
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,740

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,541 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 | $9,289 | $40,500 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 1.8 years |

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

## Engineering Technologies / Technicians at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $80,541 | $28,327 | $13,359 | 54% |
| University of Memphis | $79,914 | $27,600 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Austin Peay State University | $79,309 | $26,679 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $77,658 | $23,000 | $14,246 | 58% |
| East Tennessee State University | $75,298 | $27,000 | $15,983 | 53% |

## 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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