Tennessee Technological University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Tennessee Technological University at a glance

• 8,698

  students enrolled

• 2,515

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,246

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,764 in state, $18,796 out of state

• $43,759

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,501

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

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 Tennessee Technological University

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

• 31

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Putnam County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $56,537

  median household income

  Putnam County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, engineering, which lead to academic (3 open), programs (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (3 open), operations (3 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Tennessee Technological University (17), Encompass Health (3), The Adecco Group (2), Valinor (2), Aphena Pharma Solutions (1), ATC Automation (1), Border States (1), Bradfordhealth (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (6), Finance (4), Academic (3), Operations (3), Sales (3), Clinical (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board , Inc..

• American Job Center of Tennessee - CarthageCookville · 931-520-6020
• American Job Center of Tennessee - CookevilleCookeville · 931-520-6020 · 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center of Tennessee - LivingstonLivingston · 931-520-6020 · Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Tennessee Technological University?

Tennessee Technological University enrolls about 8,698 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cookeville, Tennessee. It awards about 2,515 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Tennessee Technological University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,759 six years after entry and $48,501 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Tennessee Technological University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Tennessee Technological University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Tennessee Technological University?

31 open professional jobs are listed in Putnam County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Tennessee Technological University has the most openings.