How much money do Carson Newman College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Carson-Newman College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $49,200 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas paying $35,100 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $34,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $82,900 followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $50,700 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) who earn $41,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Carson Newman College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $82,900 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) | $50,700 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $41,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219806 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Carson Newman College.