Madison, Tennessee Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Madison, Tennessee: 29 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 29 students
- Median net price: $21,627 (+116.9% vs U.S.)
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Madison serve students across Tennessee with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 29 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Madison, Tennessee and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Madison vs Tennessee & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Tennessee | N/A | $21,627 | N/A | N/A | 29 |
| Tennessee (state median) | $4,998 | $7,802 | $15,784 | 50.0% | 245,221 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Madison, Tennessee vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Tennessee | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Tennessee (state median) | $48,480 | 90.5% | 74.9% | 6.3% | — | 71.2% | 0.45 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Tennessee (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Tennessee | N/A | $21,627 | N/A | N/A | 29 | N/A | N/A |
| Knoxville | $16,174 | $18,976 | $18,668 | 56.8% | 47,906 | $50,422 | 89.4% |
| Nashville | $17,048 | $22,290 | $18,668 | 41.8% | 39,095 | $47,416 | 88.0% |
| Memphis | $13,796 | $14,315 | $12,886 | 50.9% | 25,565 | $61,898 | 90.0% |
| Chattanooga | $10,448 | $14,265 | $13,168 | 50.2% | 20,266 | $51,151 | 91.9% |
| Murfreesboro | $10,266 | $13,359 | $13,958 | 53.7% | 17,211 | $48,541 | 89.5% |
| Johnson City | $10,472 | $15,983 | $9,500 | 53.2% | 10,191 | $44,859 | 88.7% |
| Cookeville | $13,248 | $16,597 | $13,000 | 57.7% | 9,352 | $48,501 | 92.0% |
| Clarksville | $9,006 | $9,989 | $20,547 | 40.2% | 7,722 | $44,301 | 85.7% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Madison?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Madison, Tennessee with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Madison?
Median in-state tuition in Madison is N/A and median net price is $21,627. For Tennessee overall, medians are $4,998 and $7,802; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Madison?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Madison is N/A vs $48,480 for Tennessee and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Madison colleges?
Median completer debt in Madison is N/A vs $15,784 for Tennessee and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Madison?
Among 2 campuses in Madison, Tennessee, 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Seventh Day Adventist (1).
Sources & related
- Tennessee college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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