Is Carson-Newman University worth it?
Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Jefferson City, Tennessee (small suburb). It awarded 773 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in family practice nurse; business administration and management; and educational, instructional, and curriculum supervision.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,215
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,936
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,382
Average net price
$20,251
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
773
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,387
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $70,998 | $76,497 | 86 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $58,386 | $86,617 | 75 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $56,509 | $70,769 | 71 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,369 | $53,619 | 68 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $56,458 | $67,411 | 65 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,904 | $64,503 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $49,873 | $53,243 | 37 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $42,222 | $45,780 | 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $28,221 | $46,614 | 26 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,972 | $44,311 | 24 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,217 | $37,992 | 21 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $42,054 | $57,413 | 21 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,685 | $42,340 | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $44,404 | N/A | 18 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's | $54,626 | $51,940 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 95 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 69 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 67 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Post-master's certificate | 54 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Doctoral research | 35 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 29 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 27 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 25 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carson-Newman University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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