# The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: History (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 221759, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,713
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,505 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (10 colleges, $48,502): +$4,003
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,965

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,505 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 | $10,029 | $42,924 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,162 | $52,053 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $18,206 | $77,922 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,627 | $101,124 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,688 | $109,945 | 6.1 years |

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

## History at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $69,820 | $15,000 | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $52,505 | $19,000 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $51,206 | $18,500 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $50,756 | not reported | $14,265 | 50% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $49,555 | not reported | $10,701 | 53% |
| University of Memphis | $47,449 | $25,000 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $47,111 | $17,194 | $14,246 | 58% |
| East Tennessee State University | $44,142 | $20,500 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Lee University | $44,096 | not reported | $18,878 | 63% |
| Austin Peay State University | $40,317 | $19,750 | $9,735 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,130 Knoxville, TN, $61,860 TN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $141,130 Knoxville, TN, $124,530 TN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, $44,710 TN, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## 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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