Nursing at Carson-Newman University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Carson-Newman University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carson-Newman University is in Jefferson City, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 nursing degrees were awarded at Carson-Newman University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carson-Newman University
Online coursework is an option at Carson-Newman University. Among 2,669 students, 852 (32%) studied exclusively online and 787 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Carson-Newman University
These rankings give you a sense of how Carson-Newman University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #18 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #30 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #365 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1256 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Carson-Newman University
Those who finish Carson-Newman University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,057 |
| 2 years | $75,876 |
| 3 years | $79,264 |
| 4 years | $84,712 |
| 5 years | $80,120 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Carson-Newman University earn a median of $84,712, compared with $59,250 for all Carson-Newman University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Carson-Newman University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Carson-Newman University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Carson-Newman University are 88% women (140) and 12% men (19).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Carson-Newman University
Among the 37 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Carson-Newman University, 84% were women (31) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Carson-Newman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Carson-Newman University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Carson-Newman University
Of the 95 master’s nursing graduates at Carson-Newman University, 88% were women (84) and 12% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Carson-Newman University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Carson-Newman University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Carson-Newman University
This Nursing program at Carson-Newman University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 37 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 122 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Carson-Newman University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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