Compare 13 Corrections. programs in Tennessee. Average earnings: $40,274.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $19,455 and $53,625—a $34K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs in Tennessee, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Bethel University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $53,625, well above the state average of $40,274. Cumberland University follows at $47,688, while Middle Tennessee State University rounds out the top three at $46,241—proving that focused program evaluation trumps general school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $53,625
Strong outcomes with 97% acceptance rate
9.8% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
16.8% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $53,625 | 153 | $27,249 | Manageable | $10,872 | Manageable |
| #2 | Cumberland UniversityPrivate | $47,688 | 14 | $17,952 | Good | $11,116 | Manageable |
| #3 | $46,241 | 118 | $20,000 | Good | $14,229 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $45,655 | 102 | $20,547 | Manageable | $14,710 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of MemphisPublic | $44,058 | 116 | $23,300 | Manageable | $15,393 | High |
| #6 | $43,592 | 70 | $27,000 | Manageable | $18,771 | High | |
| #7 | Lincoln Memorial UniversityPrivate | $39,871 | 9 | $20,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | High |
| #8 | $38,957 | 35 | $21,024 | Manageable | $13,218 | High | |
| #9 | $38,871 | 103 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,353 | High | |
| #10 | $37,977 | 77 | $19,442 | Manageable | $16,938 | High | |
| #11 | Freed-Hardeman UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 9 | $21,500 | High | $19,230 | High |
| #12 | King UniversityPrivate | $33,580 | 28 | $22,750 | High | $13,363 | High |
| #13 | Lane CollegePrivate | $19,455 | 16 | $30,500 | High | $8,945 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
