Sports coaches at East Tennessee State University earned an average of $99,554 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure ranks as the 11th-highest coaching salary among Tennessee’s post-secondary institutions.
Male coaches of men’s teams at East Tennessee State University earned an average salary of $129,861, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $75,308.
The university employed a total of 18 sports coaches in 2024
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $1.2 million |
| Vanderbilt University | $963,803 |
| The University of Memphis | $444,166 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $239,281 |
| Belmont University | $191,024 |
| Lipscomb University | $143,421 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $125,696 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $124,956 |
| Tennessee State University | $121,315 |
| Austin Peay State University | $119,036 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
