Tennessee ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 141 institutions in Tennessee.
Tennessee - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 67 | 34% n=58 | 24% n=58 | 21% n=58 |
| Associate→ | 17 | 76% n=17 | 59% n=17 | 35% n=17 |
| Bachelor→ | 43 | 64% n=39 | 21% n=39 | 8% n=39 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 132 | 51% n=114 | 28% n=114 | 18% n=114 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 67 | 56% n=52 | 26% n=58 | 19% n=58 |
| Associate→ | 17 | 88% n=17 | 53% n=17 | 29% n=17 |
| Bachelor→ | 43 | 93% n=42 | 21% n=39 | 3% n=39 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 132 | 75% n=111 | 28% n=114 | 15% n=114 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 22,567 | 51% n=20,930 | 28% n=20,930 | 20% n=20,930 |
| Associate→ | 69,265 | 64% n=69,265 | 47% n=69,265 | 24% n=69,265 |
| Bachelor→ | 205,344 | 81% n=201,571 | 33% n=201,571 | 8% n=201,571 |
| Master's→ | 1,335 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,226 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 299,737 | 75% n=291,766 | 36% n=291,766 | 13% n=291,766 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 22,567 | 68% n=21,214 | 33% n=20,930 | 19% n=20,930 |
| Associate→ | 69,265 | 87% n=69,265 | 43% n=69,265 | 21% n=69,265 |
| Bachelor→ | 205,344 | 99% n=205,312 | 33% n=201,571 | 0% n=201,571 |
| Master's→ | 1,335 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,226 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 299,737 | 94% n=295,791 | 36% n=291,766 | 7% n=291,766 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.