The University of Tennessee-Martin Rankings & Recognition

The University of Tennessee-Martin appears in 9 of CollegesRef's value rankings by major. Its best placement is #95 of 680 for biology, and #1 of 14 ranked colleges in Tennessee.

The University of Tennessee-Martin rankings by major

Source: CollegesRef value rankings from U.S. College Scorecard data, 2025

Each ranking compares bachelor's programs in one field. A college's value score is the weighted average of four percentiles among the ranked colleges: graduate earnings, average net price, debt compared with earnings, and graduation rate. Percentiles here are 100 for the best figure in the field. How the rankings work

Biology

Ranked #95 of 680 for value

Biology, General · 22 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $63,410; Ranked-college median: $58,001
Median debt: $19,500; Ranked-college median: $20,717

Value score 70.1 of 100 · #1 of 14 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 74th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 89th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 71th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 28th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $18,049) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 31% of earnings

Ranked just above: George Mason University (#94)
Ranked just below: California State University-Northridge (#96)

Best colleges for biology

Finance

Ranked #235 of 330 for value

Finance and Financial Management Services · 33 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $64,840; Ranked-college median: $77,916
Median debt: $16,750; Ranked-college median: $19,500

Value score 38.8 of 100 · #4 of 7 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 10th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 92th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 43th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 23th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $17,502) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 26% of earnings

Ranked just above: Eastern Washington University (#234)
Ranked just below: Marian University-Indiana (#236)

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Kinesiology and exercise science

Ranked #239 of 459 for value

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 75 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $49,817; Ranked-college median: $53,707
Median debt: $19,500; Ranked-college median: $21,500

Value score 49.7 of 100 · #6 of 18 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 28th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 91th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 52th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 36th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $18,314) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 39% of earnings

Ranked just above: St Bonaventure University (#238)
Ranked just below: Texas Southern University (#240)

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Criminal justice

Ranked #267 of 379 for value

Criminal Justice and Corrections · 34 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $46,142; Ranked-college median: $55,481
Median debt: $19,199; Ranked-college median: $21,500

Value score 39.1 of 100 · #7 of 9 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 7th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 85th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 36th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 50th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $16,222) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 42% of earnings

Ranked just above: University of the Incarnate Word (#266)
Ranked just below: Louisiana State University-Alexandria (#268)

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Education

Ranked #276 of 521 for value

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 62 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $42,481; Ranked-college median: $48,822
Median debt: $15,000; Ranked-college median: $21,500

Value score 47.9 of 100 · #5 of 11 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 10th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 88th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 81th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 36th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $17,201) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 35% of earnings

Ranked just above: University of Central Oklahoma (#275)
Ranked just below: East Tennessee State University (#277)

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Accounting

Ranked #319 of 408 for value

Accounting and Related Services · 25 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $59,150; Ranked-college median: $76,108

Value score 35.2 of 100 · #6 of 8 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 4th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 89th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 27th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $17,285) · graduation rate 51.4%

Ranked just above: Western Michigan University (#318)
Ranked just below: University of New Orleans (#320)

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Nursing

Ranked #461 of 686 for value

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 46 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $77,092; Ranked-college median: $85,171
Median debt: $20,000; Ranked-college median: $20,938

Value score 41.4 of 100 · #4 of 21 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 13th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 87th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 43th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 40th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $18,014) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 26% of earnings

Ranked just above: Georgia Southern University (#460)
Ranked just below: Delta State University (#462)

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Psychology

Ranked #662 of 814 for value

Psychology, General · 23 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $36,507; Ranked-college median: $51,007
Median debt: $17,375; Ranked-college median: $21,000

Value score 33.2 of 100 · #14 of 20 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 1th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 90th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 29th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 32th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $18,874) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 48% of earnings

Ranked just above: Robert Morris University (#661)
Ranked just below: Harding University (#663)

Best colleges for psychology

Business

Ranked #701 of 986 for value

Business Administration, Management and Operations · 70 graduates

Earnings 4 yrs after: $54,552; Ranked-college median: $64,860
Median debt: $21,709; Ranked-college median: $21,375

Value score 38.7 of 100 · #18 of 27 in Tennessee

Graduate earnings · 40% of score: 15th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score: 88th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score: 23th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score: 41th percentile

Average net price $10,211 (median $19,132) · graduation rate 51.4% · debt is 40% of earnings

Ranked just above: SUNY Buffalo State (#700)
Ranked just below: Virginia Wesleyan University (#702)

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Quick facts

Admit rate: 88.2%
Avg. net price: $10,211
Graduation: 51.4%
Students: 4,866

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