Carson-Newman University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Jefferson City, Tennessee · private nonprofit 4-yearCarson-Newman University is a private nonprofit 4-year in Jefferson City, Tennessee with about 1,387 students; most degrees are in education and health professions. Graduation, earnings and net price, local employers hiring, and the nearest workforce board.

Carson-Newman University at a glance

  • 1,387

    students enrolled

  • 883

    degrees and certificates a year

  • 53%

    of students complete

    College Scorecard

  • $20,251

    average net price a year

    Tuition $32,900

  • $39,324

    median earnings, 6 years after entry

  • $48,382

    median earnings, 10 years after entry

    90% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

Largest fields of study at Carson-Newman University
Field of studyShare of awardsAwards a year
Education31%272
Health professions26%231
Business & management14%125
Parks, recreation & fitness6%50
Liberal arts & general studies4%38

AI and data programs

Carson-Newman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

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Job fairs and events with Carson-Newman University

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Common questions

How big is Carson-Newman University?
Carson-Newman University enrolls about 1,387 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It awards about 883 degrees and certificates a year.
What is the graduation rate at Carson-Newman University?
53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
What do Carson-Newman University graduates earn?
Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,324 six years after entry and $48,382 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
Does Carson-Newman University offer AI or data science degrees?
Carson-Newman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.

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