Is Johnson University worth it?
Johnson University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee (rural area). It awarded 257 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in divinity, applied and professional ethics and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,857
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,004
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,596
Average net price
$22,063
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
257
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
743
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | $32,078 | $39,600 | 166 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's | $33,627 | N/A | 46 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $43,102 | N/A | 27 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $42,350 | N/A | 24 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Bachelor's | $28,103 | N/A | 22 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's | $30,006 | N/A | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $30,767 | N/A | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | Master's | 29 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 9 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Johnson 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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