Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Carson-Newman University
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City | $34,700 | $26,438* | — | $12,000 | — |
 Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville | $8,675 | $30,708* | $37,417 | $17,500 | 0.57 |
 Nashville State Community CollegeNashville | $4,498 | $29,280* | $38,052 | $13,309 | 0.45 |
 Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis | $4,550 | $28,980* | $32,601 | $8,750 | 0.30 |
 Jackson State Community CollegeJackson | $4,516 | $27,378* | $31,336 | $5,500 | 0.20 |
 Motlow State Community CollegeTullahoma | $4,536 | $26,915* | $35,213 | $5,500 | 0.20 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
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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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 15 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.