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52.6%Acceptance
$38,450Tuition
1,637Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,990Earnings
#10 in TennesseePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Southern Baptist

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
68.8%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
70.9%
Retention Rate
86.9%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$53,990
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,714
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Loan Repayment Rate
66.2%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$220/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. Doctoral $120,955 $209,190
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Master $90,412 $45,333
Educational Administration and Supervision. Doctoral $70,680 $75,008
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Master $70,456 $51,250
Educational Administration and Supervision. Doctoral $61,516 $34,108
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Bachelor $58,673 $17,437
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. Master $47,260
Educational Administration and Supervision. Master $47,191 $18,074
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Bachelor $44,590
Education, General. Master $43,674 $41,000
Social Work. Master $39,693 $39,435
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Bachelor $37,424
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Bachelor $35,060
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Bachelor $34,793
Social Work. Bachelor $29,956 $26,647

Outcomes Overview

Union graduates earn a median of $53,990 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 38%. Monthly loan payments of $220 consume about 5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 97.5% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes in nursing, education, and business fields where Union has built solid regional connections. Many graduates enter stable professions like healthcare and teaching that value the university's Christian liberal arts foundation. With relatively low debt loads averaging $20,714 and consistent earning potential, Union delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking career-focused education in a faith-based environment.