TN | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Tennessee State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $766,466 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 11.6 years.
4-year net cost
$63,184
Estimated debt
$32,856
Early salary signal
$90,408
Graduation rate
34%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($63,184), estimated debt ($32,856), early-career salary ($90,408), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
MASTERS
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81
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$766,466
Salary Outlook
$90,408
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
3.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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72
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$606,523
Salary Outlook
$72,056
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
4.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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72
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$597,040
Salary Outlook
$70,968
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
4.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$574,042
Salary Outlook
$68,330
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
4.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$540,406
Salary Outlook
$64,470
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
5.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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59
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$450,400
Salary Outlook
$54,143
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
6.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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59
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$449,224
Salary Outlook
$54,008
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
6.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$435,975
Salary Outlook
$52,488
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
6.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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55
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$411,074
Salary Outlook
$49,631
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
6.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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52
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$385,418
Salary Outlook
$46,687
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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52
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$382,413
Salary Outlook
$46,342
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$371,625
Salary Outlook
$45,104
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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50
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$366,574
Salary Outlook
$44,525
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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50
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$364,168
Salary Outlook
$44,249
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$347,308
Salary Outlook
$42,314
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$345,670
Salary Outlook
$42,126
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$342,101
Salary Outlook
$41,717
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$340,388
Salary Outlook
$41,520
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
7.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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41
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$307,309
Salary Outlook
$37,725
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
8.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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41
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$303,828
Salary Outlook
$37,325
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
8.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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39
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$296,133
Salary Outlook
$36,442
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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39
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$291,653
Salary Outlook
$35,928
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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38
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$290,457
Salary Outlook
$35,791
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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38
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$288,295
Salary Outlook
$35,543
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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37
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$284,359
Salary Outlook
$35,091
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$271,660
Salary Outlook
$33,634
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$267,602
Salary Outlook
$33,169
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$267,459
Salary Outlook
$33,152
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
9.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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29
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$225,509
Salary Outlook
$28,339
Estimated Debt
$32,856
Payback
11.6 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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ROI Snapshot
MASTERS
81
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,254,976
Risk-adjusted ROI
$766,466
Value at risk
$1,488,510
Payback
3.6 years
BACHELORS
72
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,784,416
Risk-adjusted ROI
$606,523
Value at risk
$1,177,893
Payback
4.6 years
ASSOCIATE
72
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,756,516
Risk-adjusted ROI
$597,040
Value at risk
$1,159,476
Payback
4.6 years
MASTERS
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,688,856
Risk-adjusted ROI
$574,042
Value at risk
$1,114,814
Payback
4.8 years
DOCTORAL
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,589,896
Risk-adjusted ROI
$540,406
Value at risk
$1,049,490
Payback
5.1 years
BACHELORS
59
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,325,096
Risk-adjusted ROI
$450,400
Value at risk
$874,696
Payback
6.1 years
MASTERS
59
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,321,636
Risk-adjusted ROI
$449,224
Value at risk
$872,412
Payback
6.1 years
BACHELORS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,282,656
Risk-adjusted ROI
$435,975
Value at risk
$846,681
Payback
6.3 years
BACHELORS
55
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,209,396
Risk-adjusted ROI
$411,074
Value at risk
$798,322
Payback
6.6 years
BACHELORS
52
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,133,916
Risk-adjusted ROI
$385,418
Value at risk
$748,498
Payback
7 years
MASTERS
52
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,125,076
Risk-adjusted ROI
$382,413
Value at risk
$742,663
Payback
7.1 years
MASTERS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,093,336
Risk-adjusted ROI
$371,625
Value at risk
$721,711
Payback
7.3 years
BACHELORS
50
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,078,476
Risk-adjusted ROI
$366,574
Value at risk
$711,902
Payback
7.4 years
ASSOCIATE
50
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,071,396
Risk-adjusted ROI
$364,168
Value at risk
$707,228
Payback
7.4 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,021,796
Risk-adjusted ROI
$347,308
Value at risk
$674,488
Payback
7.8 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,016,976
Risk-adjusted ROI
$345,670
Value at risk
$671,306
Payback
7.8 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,006,476
Risk-adjusted ROI
$342,101
Value at risk
$664,375
Payback
7.9 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,001,436
Risk-adjusted ROI
$340,388
Value at risk
$661,048
Payback
7.9 years
BACHELORS
41
High Risk
On-time ROI
$904,116
Risk-adjusted ROI
$307,309
Value at risk
$596,807
Payback
8.7 years
BACHELORS
41
High Risk
On-time ROI
$893,876
Risk-adjusted ROI
$303,828
Value at risk
$590,048
Payback
8.8 years
BACHELORS
39
High Risk
On-time ROI
$871,236
Risk-adjusted ROI
$296,133
Value at risk
$575,103
Payback
9 years
BACHELORS
39
High Risk
On-time ROI
$858,056
Risk-adjusted ROI
$291,653
Value at risk
$566,403
Payback
9.1 years
BACHELORS
38
High Risk
On-time ROI
$854,536
Risk-adjusted ROI
$290,457
Value at risk
$564,079
Payback
9.2 years
BACHELORS
38
High Risk
On-time ROI
$848,176
Risk-adjusted ROI
$288,295
Value at risk
$559,881
Payback
9.2 years
BACHELORS
37
High Risk
On-time ROI
$836,596
Risk-adjusted ROI
$284,359
Value at risk
$552,237
Payback
9.4 years
BACHELORS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$799,236
Risk-adjusted ROI
$271,660
Value at risk
$527,576
Payback
9.8 years
BACHELORS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$787,296
Risk-adjusted ROI
$267,602
Value at risk
$519,694
Payback
9.9 years
BACHELORS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$786,876
Risk-adjusted ROI
$267,459
Value at risk
$519,417
Payback
9.9 years
BACHELORS
29
High Risk
On-time ROI
$663,456
Risk-adjusted ROI
$225,509
Value at risk
$437,947
Payback
11.6 years
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