Health Professions at Carson-Newman University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Carson-Newman University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carson-Newman University sits in Jefferson City, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carson-Newman University
Many students take online classes at Carson-Newman University. Of 2,669 students, 852 (32%) studied exclusively online and 787 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Carson-Newman University
These rankings give you a sense of how Carson-Newman University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #28 of 56 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #52 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #334 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #456 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1600 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1606 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Carson-Newman University
Graduates of Carson-Newman University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,076 |
| 2 years | $65,584 |
| 3 years | $71,344 |
| 4 years | $75,181 |
| 5 years | $80,120 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Carson-Newman University take home a median $75,181, compared with $59,250 for all Carson-Newman University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Carson-Newman University is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Carson-Newman University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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