Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

CIP 24.01

$37,716Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,249Median earnings 4 years after
$60,054Median earnings 5 years after
$29,297Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Tennessee State University earn a median of $37,716 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $29,297, about 78% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lee University
Cleveland
$45,678$16,668
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$45,074$23,044
Union University
Jackson
$41,320—
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,245$19,330
University of Memphis
Memphis
$37,158$29,025
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$35,745$19,000
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$33,678$18,000
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$32,474$21,500
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$23,264$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $37,716 one year after graduation and $60,054 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,297.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.