Median Earnings (1yr)
$184,840
93rd percentile (60th in TN)
Sample Size
63
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Union University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Union University graduates earn $185k, placing them in the 93th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Union University$184,840
East Tennessee State University$110,936$113,734
National Median$125,929

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$110,936

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 Union University, approximately 25% 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.