King University
Bristol, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 908 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,696 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,677 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,035 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,188 |
| $110k and up | $27,219 |
| All families (average) | $22,347 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,010 | +$48,201 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,591 | +$24,782 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $71,222 | +$36,413 | clears the bar | $40,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $102,808 | +$67,999 | clears the bar | $51,124 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $34,380 | -$429 | falls short | $24,250 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,219 | +$9,410 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,796 | +$5,987 | clears the bar | $22,019 | 3.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,784 | +$13,975 | clears the bar | $18,450 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $54,530 | +$19,721 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,770 | +$23,961 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,435 | +$40,626 | clears the bar | $19,850 | 0.5 yrs |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Bachelor's Degree | $67,134 | +$32,325 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $53,675 | +$18,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $109,913 | +$75,104 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.