Middle Tennessee State University's published cost of attendance is $24,289, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,289 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,007, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,046.
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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) | $24,289 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,574 |
| Room and Board | $12,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,930 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,359 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,289 |
| $30–48k | $10,273 |
| $48–75k | $13,007 |
| $75–110k | $16,935 |
| $110k+ | $19,046 |
Middle Tennessee State University's published cost of attendance is $24,289, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,289 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,007, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,046. Azimuth ranks Middle Tennessee State University #233 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. As a public university in Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University draws on a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid programs to reduce the gap between sticker price and what students actually pay. The net price illusion is real here — the published cost of attendance overstates what most families pay, particularly at the lower end of the income spectrum where state grant programs and institutional aid layer on top of federal Pell support. Families should apply using the FAFSA to access the full range of need-based assistance available. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,229; 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 $54,525, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,525, placing Middle Tennessee State University in the 14.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,938 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 29.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Middle Tennessee State University #1051 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 259 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,997, ranked #63 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 218 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $63,928, ranked #215 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 218 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,826, ranked #279 nationally in its major. Air Transportation reports 205 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $80,424, ranked #11 nationally in its major.
