The Economic Impact of tnAchieves

A University of Tennessee Boyd Center report finds that tnAchieves students who complete a post-secondary credential generate between $40.6 billion and $45.9 billion in total lifetime earnings. This demonstrates that tnAchieves drives both individual success and statewide economic growth by increasing workforce participation and earnings. Since 2009, tnAchieves has served students in 91 counties, supported 57,767 credential earners, and maintains strong partnerships with high schools and colleges across Tennessee. With 84.7 percent of graduates remaining in-state, tnAchieves strengthens local communities through a more skilled workforce and sustained economic reinvestment.