Baptist Health Sciences University's published cost of attendance is $22,227. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $6,354, middle-income families pay around $14,384, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,446.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,227 |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,796 |
| Room and Board | $4,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,022 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,015 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,212 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,354 |
| $30–48k | $6,989 |
| $48–75k | $14,384 |
| $75–110k | $14,267 |
| $110k+ | $18,446 |
Baptist Health Sciences University's published cost of attendance is $22,227. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $6,354, middle-income families pay around $14,384, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,446. Azimuth ranks Baptist Health Sciences University #478 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Baptist Health Sciences University structures aid around demonstrated financial need. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university's aid office works with students to construct packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study where available. For students pursuing health-related degrees—nursing, radiologic science, respiratory care, and related clinical fields—employer partnerships and health-system tuition-assistance programs may provide additional funding pathways beyond traditional institutional aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,428; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures—see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,191, median federal debt of $29,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $333 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios—including Parent PLUS planning—use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,191, placing Baptist Health Sciences University in the 74.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,743 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Baptist Health Sciences University in the 95.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Baptist Health Sciences University #213 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent returns relative to TN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,130, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Baptist Health Sciences University reflects its deep concentration in health sciences. Nursing anchors the institution's return profile, combining cohort scale with strong graduate earnings that drive the bulk of the university's aggregate outcomes. Nursing is the largest program, graduating 114 students and delivering median earnings of $82,135 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks Nursing #135 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions follows with 39 graduates earning $61,506 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions #63 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 0.9x the national benchmark. Health Administration rounds out the core program lineup with 16 graduates earning $51,673 four years after enrollment, ranked #76 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and performing at 0.9x the field benchmark. The Health concentration that defines Baptist Health Sciences University channels graduates into stable, in-demand roles where early-career pay is consistently above the national benchmark for comparable programs.
