Education at Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Cumberland University graduates in education earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cumberland University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 176 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $55,409 | $59,130 | #137 | $49,309 |
| 177 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $55,403 | $57,353 | #161 | $49,547 |
| 178 | Park University Parkville, MO | $55,287 | $59,279 | #135 | $47,868 |
| 179 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $55,122 | $60,215 | #129 | $50,607 |
| 180 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $54,923 | $55,247 | #176 | $49,928 |
| 181 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $54,923 | $55,247 | #177 | $49,928 |
| 182 | Radford University Radford, VA | $54,836 | $49,933 | #207 | $48,802 |
Other Majors at Cumberland University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | $94,126 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,635 | $64,943 | #655 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $60,726 | — | #219 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,166 | $46,294 | #243 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cumberland University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,607 one year after graduating and $55,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cumberland University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Cumberland University ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Cumberland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.