Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 2,104 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,882 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,048 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,609 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,333 |
| $110k and up | $20,917 |
| All families (average) | $18,759 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,271 | +$8,462 | clears the bar | $9,400 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,954 | +$44,145 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $45,653 | +$10,844 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $80,635 | +$45,826 | clears the bar | $24,420 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,477 | +$25,668 | clears the bar | $19,297 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,032 | +$16,223 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $60,726 | +$25,917 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $54,166 | +$19,357 | clears the bar | $21,380 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,713 | +$7,904 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 2.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $23,264 | -$11,545 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $55,122 | +$20,313 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,366 | +$16,557 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's Degree | $94,126 | +$59,317 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $41,369 | +$6,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $42,827 | +$8,018 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.