# Carson-Newman University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Jefferson City, TN. IPEDS 219806, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/carson-newman-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,222
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,780 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,075 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TN: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (9 colleges, $46,573): -$793
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,223

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,780 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,672 | $68,355 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,446 | $67,429 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,313 | $70,983 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,209 | $86,957 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,621 | $117,346 | 10.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Subject Teaching) at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $57,543 | not reported | $13,359 | 54% |
| Belmont University | $53,999 | not reported | $33,147 | 71% |
| University of Memphis | $50,497 | $21,747 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Lipscomb University | $47,544 | not reported | $24,739 | 72% |
| Lee University | $46,573 | $29,625 | $18,878 | 63% |
| Carson-Newman University | $45,780 | $25,075 | $20,251 | 53% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $43,654 | not reported | $20,614 | 50% |
| Cumberland University | $41,369 | not reported | $18,759 | 46% |
| Lane College | $40,707 | $36,881 | $10,904 | 18% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,300 Morristown, TN, $61,860 TN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported Morristown, TN, $59,980 TN, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $42,680 Morristown, TN, $37,780 TN, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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