East Tennessee State University Rankings Based on Salary
- East Tennessee State University ranks better than only 19% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- East Tennessee State University ranks better than 67% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Salary and Debt by Major at East Tennessee State University
We calculated a salary score for each of East Tennessee State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at East Tennessee State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for ETSU Bachelor's Degrees
ETSU ranks higher than 19% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $38,529 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $20,250 | $38,529 |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $16,478 |
| Biology, General | $17,484 | $25,405 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,500 | $37,208 |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $39,927 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,209 | $27,048 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $27,000 | $53,775 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,000 | $28,753 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $22,500 | $45,305 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $33,281 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $22,500 | $51,392 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | Not Reported | $44,971 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $22,500 | $24,035 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,500 | $35,416 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,250 | $23,411 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $25,000 | $31,848 |
| Graphic Communications | $22,500 | $19,835 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,500 | $24,927 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $20,276 | $40,821 |
| History | $20,750 | $29,685 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $23,531 | $26,224 |
| Human Services, General | $21,750 | $28,055 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $24,421 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,000 | $28,236 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $23,531 | $28,960 |
| Marketing | $14,000 | $33,993 |
| Mathematics | $19,750 | $35,416 |
| Music | $20,832 | $21,508 |
| Political Science and Government | $17,179 | $22,534 |
| Psychology, General | $20,461 | $25,405 |
| Public Health | $20,385 | $30,460 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,475 | $51,760 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $15,800 | $28,598 |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $29,685 |
| Sociology | $16,750 | $20,444 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $38,289 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $18,000 | $33,058 |
Salary Scores for ETSU Master's Degrees
ETSU ranks higher than 18% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,242 | $52,107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,281 | $52,107 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $38,166 | $51,273 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $52,107 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $44,356 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $23,996 | $52,941 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $26,833 | $40,896 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,911 | $31,374 |
| History | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Public Health | $32,324 | $45,026 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $51,606 | $89,912 |
| Social Work | $37,817 | $38,649 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $31,875 | $35,060 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,356 | $39,950 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $41,565 |
Salary Scores for ETSU Doctoral Degrees
ETSU ranks higher than 31% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $71,392 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $48,306 | $68,778 |
| Medicine | $192,294 | $54,098 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $221,237 | $111,373 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $63,456 | $97,959 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $101,087 | $70,863 |
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As an undergrad at ETSU, I absolutely loved the small town feel of Johnson City. Everyone was very friendly, I felt safe on and around campus, and everything I needed was near by. This was my first experience away from home, and it was a great place to be. The community and culture was encouraging. I will always have a fondness for my time at this school. I personally struggled to find a job after graduation, but I never made use of the career services. I recommend students using all the services campus has... Read More
Hands down ETSU was the best decision for my undergraduate degree. After some trail and error I found the degree that would set me on the career path of my dreams. I focused in Park and Recreation Management and I couldn't have made a better decision! From the time I entered my major I found that the professors were great and they really want what is best for their students. I would find myself spending extra time in the classrooms and office hours just to soak up as much information as possible. As a recent... Read More