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More UT students graduating debt-free as degree production climbs 26%
October 16, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee System awarded 16,382 degrees in 2026, a 26.4% increase over five years, as more students graduated without debt and graduation rates continued to improve.
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