Median Debt
$12,000
10% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (33 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Carson-Newman University$12,000
Austin Peay State University$30,708$37,417$17,5000.57
Nashville State Community College$29,280$38,052$13,3090.45
Southwest Tennessee Community College$28,980$32,601$8,7500.30
Jackson State Community College$27,378$31,336$5,5000.20
Motlow State Community College$26,915$35,213$5,5000.20
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$8,675$30,708$17,500
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$4,498$29,280$13,309
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$4,550$28,980$8,750
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$4,516$27,378$5,500
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$4,536$26,915$5,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Carson-Newman University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.