Johnson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Johnson University at a glance

• 743

  students enrolled

• 265

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,063

  average net price a year

  Tuition $18,428

• $35,649

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,596

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Johnson 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.

The job market around Johnson University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Knox County, where the college is.

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• 511

  open professional jobs

• 66

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Knox County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,662

  median household income

  Knox County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (8 open), programs (7 open), finance (62 open), sales (51 open), operations (88 open), marketing (25 open).

Hiring most: University of Tennessee System (76), University of Tennessee (64), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (21), Pilot Company (17), University of Tennessee (16), Covenant Health (Tennessee) (8), GPAC (8), Aston Carter (6).

What they hire for: Operations (88), Engineering (81), Finance (62), Sales (51), Administration (27), Marketing (25). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville · 865-594-5500 · Job Service, Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm: Resource Center, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Johnson University?

Johnson University enrolls about 743 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awards about 265 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Johnson University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Johnson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,649 six years after entry and $40,596 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Johnson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Johnson 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.

Are there jobs near Johnson University?

511 open professional jobs are listed in Knox County, 66 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. University of Tennessee System has the most openings.