Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit · 1,387 undergraduates

Median earnings after attending

$52K

In-state tuition

$39K

Out-of-state tuition

$39K

Graduation rate

54%

Acceptance rate

90%

Median debt

$15K

Borrowing rate

46%

Earnings (all students)

$44K

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Institution profile

Highest degree offered	Graduate/Doctoral
Predominant degree	Bachelor's
Setting	Suburb: Small
Region	Southeast
ZIP	37760

Financial overview

Published cost

$50K

Federal aid / UG

$1K

Est. net price

$49K

At a glance

SAT average	1117
ACT composite (median)	22.0
First-year retention	74%
SAT math (median)	510
Undergraduate composition	72% White · 10% Black · 6% Hispanic · 1% Asian
Official website	www.cn.edu/

Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.

Fields of study with published earnings

Major	median earnings	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	$50K	$25K
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	$38K	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	$36K	$21K
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	$35K	—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.	$29K	$25K
Communication and Media Studies.	$27K	—
Religion/Religious Studies.	$27K	—
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.	$21K	—
Psychology, General.	$21K	$21K

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