Home
Colleges
Carson-Newman University
Academics

Carson-Newman University
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at Carson-Newman University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Carson-Newman has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
116
10-19
124
20-29
98
30-39
24
40-49
1

Honors Programs

Carson-Newman University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Carson-Newman's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Carson-Newman University:

41%
4-year grad rate
51%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Carson-Newman University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Psychology, General
13.6
18.88
24.16
29.44
34.72
40

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
  • Environmental Biology 0
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 40
  • Accounting 9
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Finance, General 4
  • Management Information Systems, General 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Small Business Administration/Management 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
  • Accounting and Finance 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
  • Advertising 0
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Journalism 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 5
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
  • Psychology Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
  • Engineering, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Early Childhood and Family Studies 2
  • Consumer Services and Advocacy 1
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
  • Housing and Human Environments, General 0
  • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 0
  • Child Development 0
  • Consumer Economics 0
  • Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 0
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 1
  • Linguistics 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 36
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 1
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 5
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 25
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 4
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 6
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Christian Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, Other 1
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 18
  • Psychology, General 4
  • Psychology, Other 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 9
  • Human Services, General 9
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 9
  • Human Services, General 1
  • Human Services, General 1
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • International Economics 0
  • Economics, Other 0
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 6
  • Music, General 4
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Photography 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Keyboard Instruments 2
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Painting 1
  • Photography 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2026 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service