Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at The University Of Tennessee-Martin vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 25 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at The University Of Tennessee-Martin.
Applied Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering. | — | $70,281★ | — | 37 |
| Computer Science.Small sample | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $57,062★ | — | 31 |
| Information Resources Management.Small sample | — | $54,103 | — | 11 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $51,208 | — | 54 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $49,162 | — | 58 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $41,704 | — | 25 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $65,594 | — | 59 |
Geochemistry and Petrology. leads sciences & mathematics with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geochemistry and Petrology.Small sample | — | $43,800★ | — | 7 |
| Biology, General. | — | $40,807 | — | 30 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States).Small sample | — | $46,438★ | — | 9 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $39,426 | — | 29 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $31,599 | — | 26 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 35K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $34,529 | — | 22 |
Brass Instruments. leads humanities & arts with 39K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Instruments.Small sample | — | $39,007★ | — | 13 |
| Digital Arts. | — | $32,222 | — | 22 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $25,281 | — | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $21,964 | — | 8 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 39K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $38,612 | — | 72 |
Agriculture, General. leads agriculture & environment with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | — | $45,729★ | $14,963 | 138 |
| Bioenergy. | — | $39,942 | — | 28 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | — | $36,242 | — | 70 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 39K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $38,957 | — | 35 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $42,714★ | $17,947 | 100 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | — | $34,422 | — | 22 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
