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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
East Tennessee State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Johnson City, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.0K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences32% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,821
Earnings 5yr: $137,685
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,348
Earnings 5yr: $196,850
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,675
Earnings 5yr: $119,539
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,593
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,444
Earnings 5yr: $107,519
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,765
Earnings 5yr: $74,671
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,471
Earnings 5yr: $85,389
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,955
Earnings 5yr: $85,265
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,041
Earnings 5yr: $83,355
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,073
Earnings 5yr: $93,295
Debt: $24,669
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,210
Earnings 5yr: $81,658
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,298
Earnings 5yr: $73,958
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,311
Earnings 5yr: $74,304
Debt: $25,091
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,649
Earnings 5yr: $60,729
Debt: $15,687
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,853
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,568
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,720
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,298
Earnings 5yr: $53,532
Debt: $20,500
Human Services, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,052
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,583
Earnings 5yr: $45,416
Debt: $21,819
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,232
Earnings 5yr: $64,300
Debt: $18,125
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,983
In-State Tuition$10,472
Out-of-State Tuition$14,522
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,704
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,859
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,400
Est. Monthly Payment
$156/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$47,097
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