Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,843Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Carson-Newman University earn a median of $35,843. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $12,000, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$30,708$16,595
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$29,280$10,500
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$28,980—
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$27,378—
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$26,915$3,500
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
$26,757$6,625
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
$26,735$6,372
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
$26,438$7,601
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
$26,355$6,000
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$25,797$10,243
Roane State Community College
Harriman
$25,289$8,000
Walters State Community College
Morristown
$24,893—
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
$24,152$3,500
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$22,849$9,400
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland
$18,249$8,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Carson-Newman University make?

The median salary is $35,843.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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