Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Carson-Newman University · Jefferson City, TN

CIP 26.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,900Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199).

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$35,986$20,000
University of Memphis
Memphis
$32,145$22,375
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$30,672$27,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$29,643$19,500
Rhodes College
Memphis
$28,901$22,810
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$28,138$19,625
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$27,487$22,078
Lane College
Jackson
$26,754$33,691
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$25,185$20,607
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$25,087$15,500
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$24,662$24,250
The University of the South
Sewanee
$23,932$25,000
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$20,387$24,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,900.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.