East Tennessee State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

East Tennessee State University at a glance

• 10,004

  students enrolled

• 100,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 3,480

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,983

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,706 in state, $11,034 out of state

• $38,704

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,859

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around East Tennessee State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Washington County, where the college is.

• 50

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Washington County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $61,051

  median household income

  Washington County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (2 open), sales (8 open), operations (9 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: BWX Technologies (10), Nexstar Media Group (5), Moog Military Aircraft (4), Veterans Health Administration (4), Atmos Energy (2), Builders FirstSource (2), Empire Petroleum (2), Ballad Health (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (15), Operations (9), Sales (8), Clinical (2), Investment (2), Programs (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - Johnson CityJohnson City · 423-610-0222 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Tennessee

• The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · 10,074 students
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• Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · 7,560 students
• University of MemphisMemphis · 12,701 students
• The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin · 4,866 students
• Tennessee State UniversityNashville · 4,848 students

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Common questions

How big is East Tennessee State University?

East Tennessee State University enrolls about 10,004 students and is a public 4-year institution in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awards about 3,480 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at East Tennessee State University?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do East Tennessee State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,704 six years after entry and $44,859 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does East Tennessee State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. East Tennessee State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near East Tennessee State University?

50 open professional jobs are listed in Washington County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. BWX Technologies has the most openings.