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East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public · Visit Website

East Tennessee State University is situated in Johnson City, Tennessee, with additional centers in nearby towns. As a doctoral university with high research activity, ETSU is known for its health sciences programs, including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and public health. Distinctive offerings include programs focusing on Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music, as well as Appalachian Studies, reflecting the region's heritage.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$35,394/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

43/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,950/yr

Out-of-state: $13,790/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 35% of students receive Pell Grants and 36% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,158	$52,632	6.7x
$30K – $48K	$13,625	$54,500	6.5x
$48K – $75K	$16,944	$67,776	5.2x
$75K – $110K	$19,753	$79,012	4.5x
$110K+	$20,907	$83,628	4.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,950	$39,800	8.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at East Tennessee State University

28 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	82	$64,459/yr	High	17.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	82	$52,008/yr	Very High	22.4x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	67	$44,834/yr	Very High	13.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	66	$39,936/yr	Very High	15.2x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	61	$56,551/yr	High	17.6x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	60	$51,316/yr	Moderate	14.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	57	$37,041/yr	High	12.0x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	55	$48,671/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	52	$38,435/yr	High	12.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	51	$40,276/yr	High	9.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	45	$35,632/yr	Very High	10.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	45	$30,097/yr	Moderate	10.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$33,301/yr	High	9.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	40	$37,594/yr	Very High	7.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	36	$28,138/yr	High	11.6x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	35	$34,177/yr	High	7.6x
History Compare across schools	35	$27,799/yr	High	9.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	35	$25,768/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Social Work Compare across schools	34	$32,514/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	29	$32,437/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	29	$27,380/yr	High	9.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	29	$26,403/yr	High	8.5x
Music Compare across schools	28	$30,004/yr	High	5.1x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	27	$32,474/yr	Low	9.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	25	$24,468/yr	High	7.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	22	$16,696/yr	Moderate	5.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	21	$21,836/yr	Very High	7.5x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	19	$20,802/yr	High	8.3x

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