Sports coaches at Tennessee Wesleyan University received an average salary of $30,981 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranks as the 37th highest among post-secondary institutions in Tennessee.
Male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $33,971, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $28,323 at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
The university employed 17 sports coaches during that year.
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.
