Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Johnson University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation. With 743 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,596 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 59.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $21,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,063 per year. The most popular programs include Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,596
Graduation Rate
59.4%
Median Debt
$21,500
Average Net Price
$22,063
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.46x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.89x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
743
Admission Rate
65.1%
Average SAT
1078
Retention Rate
69.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$21,122
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,122
Pell Grant Rate
38.7%
Federal Loan Rate
55.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,246
Income $30K–$48K
$19,212
Income $48K–$75K
$23,206
Income $110K+
$24,860
Student Demographics
Women
43.2%
White
71.3%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
61.5%
Accreditations
- Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (45)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $39,600 | 133 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 27 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 20 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Not reported | 7 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Religious Music and Worship | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 3 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 3 |
Master (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Not reported | 25 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 10 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Not reported | 10 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 5 |
Show 20 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Resources Management | Bachelor | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Communications | Bachelor | 1 |
| Journalism | Bachelor | 1 |
| Special Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Linguistics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Associate | 1 |
| Psychology | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Associate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Bachelor | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Master's Philosophy Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Tennessee
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Tennessee
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Tennessee
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Tennessee
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