Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Carson-Newman University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Carson-Newman University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Carson-Newman University employs 54% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.
Students at Carson-Newman University can choose from 46 majors with reported graduates spanning 19 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Carson-Newman University are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Carson-Newman University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 108 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 80 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 51 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Carson-Newman University, a few more questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at Carson-Newman University in more detail: