Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Carson-Newman University · Jefferson City, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Carson-Newman University earn a median of $91,780 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $120,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,642–$149,472). Median debt is $41,234, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc Madison | $200,989 | $131,581 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $150,889 | $61,063 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $130,211 | $61,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville | $109,840 | $90,637 |
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale | $105,170 | $50,978 |
| Union University Jackson | $102,228 | $45,333 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $98,692 | $43,576 |
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate | $97,154 | $57,040 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $96,782 | $44,596 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $96,748 | $50,468 |
| Belmont University Nashville | $94,655 | $57,147 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City | $93,524 | $44,053 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $93,349 | $28,090 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro | $92,221 | $39,834 |
| South College Knoxville | $88,631 | $41,000 |
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$56,458 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$54,626 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
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$45,874 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$44,404 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,685 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$42,904 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
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$28,221 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,217 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$25,972 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,368 - Human Services, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,420 - Psychology, OtherBachelor's degree
$49,609 - Religion/Religious StudiesBachelor's degree
$43,115
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Carson-Newman University make?
The median salary is $91,780 one year after graduation and $110,714 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,234.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.