by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Tennessee State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Tennessee State University took the #2,126 spot.In addition, Tennessee State University took the #38 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Tennessee State University took the #2,126 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee, Tennessee State University came in at #38.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Tennessee State University took the #2,126 spot out of 4,630 schools. Tennessee State University also ranked #38 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee State University ranked #2,126 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Tennessee State University also ranked #38 for Best Graduate Schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee State University was the school of choice for 1,253 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 65.8% of the total graduate students at Tennessee State University are women and 34.2% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 57.1% of the graduate student population at Tennessee State University.Tennessee State University is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 12.3% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Tennessee State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $29,489.
Master’s degree recipients from Tennessee State University earn an average early-career salary of $80,806.
Doctoral degree recipients from Tennessee State University earn an average early-career salary of $88,762.
The graduate programs at Tennessee State University lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $106,173 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $80,553 |
| Business Administration & Management | $77,474 |
| Public Administration | $67,505 |
| General Psychology | $58,546 |
| Communication Sciences | $56,020 |
| Social Work | $54,458 |
| Health & Physical Education | $44,988 |
Tennessee State University is a public institution situated in Nashville, Tennessee.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Tennessee State University.
Contact details for Tennessee State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 |
| Phone: | 615-963-5000 |
| Website: | www.tnstate.edu |
| Facebook: | on.fb.me/TSUnewsroom |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/TSUedu |
35.0% of the graduate students at Tennessee State University took at least one online course.Approximately 21.2% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 48 | $77,474 |
| Communication Sciences | 38 | $56,020 |
| Computer Engineering | 3 | — |
| Computer Science | 7 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 12 | — |
| Educational Administration | 87 | — |
| General Agriculture | 7 | — |
| General Biology | 8 | — |
| General Engineering | 13 | — |
| General Psychology | 12 | $58,546 |
| Health & Physical Education | 17 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 13 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 9 | — |
| Nursing | 4 | $106,173 |
| Other Agriculture | 9 | — |
| Public Administration | 25 | $67,505 |
| Public Health | 7 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 28 | $68,740 |
| Social Work | 15 | $54,458 |
| Special Education | 9 | — |
| Student Counseling | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 3 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 32 | — |
| General Agriculture | 2 | — |
| General Biology | 5 | — |
| General Psychology | 10 | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Tennessee State University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 2 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 10 | — |
| Public Policy | 12 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 31 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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