by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Tennessee Technological University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Tennessee Technological University landed the #587 spot in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 1,618 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking. In addition, Tennessee Technological University took the #8 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Tennessee Technological University came in at #356. Tennessee Technological University also ranked #6 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingTennessee Technological University ranked #367 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. Tennessee Technological University also ranked #6 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,324 graduate students attended Tennessee Technological University. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 62.6% of the total graduate student body at Tennessee Technological University while men make up 37.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 11.6% of the graduate students who attend Tennessee Technological University are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 11.0% of graduate students hail from another country. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
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 Technological University who borrowed carries a median debt of $17,580.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University is $69,861.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Tennessee Technological University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $100,700 |
| Business Administration & Management | $88,328 |
| Educational Administration | $69,095 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | $63,938 |
| Health & Physical Education | $50,780 |
| Student Counseling | $50,438 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $48,554 |
Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The charming, small-town atmosphere of Cookeville draws many to the area. Get more details about the location of Tennessee Technological University.
Contact details for Tennessee Technological University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001 |
| Phone: | 931-372-3101 |
| Website: | www.tntech.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/tennesseetech |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/tennesseetech |
67.6% of the graduate students at Tennessee Technological University took at least one class online. Roughly 54.1% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 84 | $88,328 |
| Chemical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Chemistry | 11 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 8 | — |
| Computer Science | 18 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 93 | $48,554 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 10 | — |
| Educational Administration | 14 | $69,095 |
| Electrical Engineering | 9 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 5 | — |
| General English Literature | 5 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 11 | $50,780 |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 42 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | — |
| Nursing | 30 | $100,700 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 6 | — |
| Student Counseling | 30 | $50,438 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 | — |
| General Engineering | 22 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 11 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 9 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 12 | — |
| Homeland Security | 6 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 6 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 2 | — |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 10 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 3 | — |
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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