Top Ranked Programs
Carson-Newman University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts university in Tennessee. Business Administration is the largest program with 52 graduates, followed by Nursing, Kinesiology, Psychology, General, and Biology, General. The institution offers 22 programs across 348 students annually, with 0 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold. Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing leads with median earnings of $70,769 four years after enrollment across 47 graduates. Accounting follows with median earnings of $64,634 for 13 graduates, and Business Administration delivers median earnings of $64,503 across 52 graduates. These earnings patterns reflect the institution's concentration in Business and related professional fields, where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable, in-demand roles. The program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation and career readiness. Business Administration and Nursing together account for a substantial share of the institution's degree output, positioning Carson-Newman University as a source of graduates prepared for regional and national labor markets in business, accounting, management, and related fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with current workforce demand.