TENNAIR 2026

This session provides a comprehensive overview of TICUA’s most recent statewide economic impact study, which examines the combined contributions of Tennessee’s 34 private colleges and universities on the state. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how institutional spending, student expenditures, alumni earnings, and workforce alignment contribute to a collective $22.4 billion annual impact and support more than 135,000 jobs statewide. The presentation will also highlight key data sources, methodology, and assumptions, equipping attendees to better interpret economic impact findings and apply them within their own institutional or policy contexts.