by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Carson-Newman University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Carson-Newman University landed the #1,507 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.Carson - Newman also ranked #24 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Carson - Newman was ranked #1,507 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee, Carson - Newman came in at #24.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Carson - Newman took the #1,507 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Carson - Newman took the #24 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
Carson - Newman ranked #1,507 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Carson - Newman also ranked #24 for Best Graduate Schools in Tennessee.
Carson-Newman University was the school of choice for 1,073 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 77.5% of the total graduate student body at Carson - Newman while men make up 22.5%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 19.0% of the graduate student population at Carson - Newman.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 2.7% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Carson - Newman who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,843.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Carson - Newman enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $69,882.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Carson - Newman with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $110,714 |
| Educational Administration | $68,050 |
| Business Administration & Management | $66,174 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $62,476 |
| Teaching English or French | $54,626 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $54,353 |
| Student Counseling | $45,874 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $42,054 |
Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson-Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution.Jefferson City is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Carson-Newman University.
Contact details for Carson - Newman are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760 |
| Phone: | 865-471-2000 |
| Website: | www.cn.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/cncollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/cneagles |
Around 90.6% of Carson - Newman graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 74.0% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 74 | $66,174 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 29 | — |
| Educational Administration | 17 | $68,050 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 | — |
| Nursing | 95 | $110,714 |
| Special Education | 4 | — |
| Student Counseling | 5 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 69 | $54,353 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 | $62,476 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 35 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 56 | — |
| Nursing | 27 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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