by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Carson - Newman ranks in comparison to other schools with religion programs.
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The bachelor's program at Carson - Newman was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carson - Newman University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Religion majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carson - Newman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,872 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,029 for all religion students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Carson - Newman University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from Carson - Newman in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carson - Newman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carson - Newman University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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