King University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

King University at a glance

• 908

  students enrolled

• 557

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,347

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,902

• $52,248

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,831

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

King 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 King University

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

• 60

  open professional jobs

• 7

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Sullivan County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $56,802

  median household income

  Sullivan County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (6 open), operations (13 open), human resources (2 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Eastman Chemical (11), BAE Systems (10), Parkerstaffing (4), Empire Petroleum (3), Hays (2), Advanced Resource Managers (A.R.M.) (1), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (15), Operations (13), Sales (6), Finance (4), Clinical (3), Programs (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - KingsportKingsport · 423-224-1800 · 8:00an - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is King University?

King University enrolls about 908 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bristol, Tennessee. It awards about 557 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at King University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do King University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,248 six years after entry and $59,831 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does King University offer AI or data science degrees?

King 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 King University?

60 open professional jobs are listed in Sullivan County, 7 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Eastman Chemical has the most openings.