Is Union University worth it?
Union University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Jackson, Tennessee (small city). It awarded 760 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,098
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,152
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,990
Average net price
$27,171
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
760
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,607
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,399 | $72,824 | 284 |
| Social Work | Master's | $44,041 | $54,660 | 112 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,201 | $63,234 | 107 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $48,637 | $58,174 | 90 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $105,478 | $131,659 | 81 |
| Education, General | Master's | $48,394 | $53,072 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $184,840 | $182,606 | 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $76,829 | $99,874 | 63 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,228 | $108,206 | 60 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $78,434 | $88,094 | 42 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $38,056 | $46,286 | 25 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | First professional | $67,445 | $69,625 | 23 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Master's | $45,084 | $52,015 | 21 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $38,886 | $57,184 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,320 | $41,226 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 74 |
| Social Work | Master's | 54 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Doctoral research | 28 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 27 |
| Education, General | Master's | 21 |
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 20 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 18 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Union University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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