Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 743 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,246 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,212 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,206 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,075 |
| $110k and up | $24,860 |
| All families (average) | $22,063 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,600 | +$4,791 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 4.9 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $33,627 | -$1,182 | falls short | $23,456 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $43,102 | +$8,293 | clears the bar | $24,107 | 2.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $30,767 | -$4,042 | falls short | $21,500 | n/a |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $30,006 | -$4,803 | falls short | $25,267 | n/a |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Bachelor's Degree | $28,103 | -$6,706 | falls short | $23,806 | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $42,350 | +$7,541 | clears the bar | $20,343 | 2.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 57% 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.