University of Memphis: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Memphis at a glance

• 12,701

  students enrolled

• 4,927

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,397

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,520 in state, $12,960 out of state

• $40,921

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,458

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% 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 University of Memphis

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

• 672

  open professional jobs

• 54

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  31 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Shelby County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $62,337

  median household income

  Shelby County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (66 open), sales (59 open), operations (128 open), marketing (17 open), human resources (27 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: SpaceX (59), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital (33), University of Memphis (28), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital (23), Autozone (21), University of Tennessee System (19), FedEx (16), Turner Construction (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (128), Operations (128), Finance (66), Sales (59), Research (44), Human Resources (27). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - MemphisMemphis · 901-707-8426 · 8:00am. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Tennessee

• The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · 10,074 students
• East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · 10,004 students
• Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · 16,301 students
• Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · 8,698 students
• Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · 7,560 students
• The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin · 4,866 students

All Tennessee colleges

Common questions

How big is University of Memphis?

University of Memphis enrolls about 12,701 students and is a public 4-year institution in Memphis, Tennessee. It awards about 4,927 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Memphis?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Memphis graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,921 six years after entry and $48,458 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Memphis offer AI or data science degrees?

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

Are there jobs near University of Memphis?

672 open professional jobs are listed in Shelby County, 54 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.