Union University Graduate School

Union University (referred to as Union) is a Private, 4 years school located in Jackson, TN.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Union is $11,953 in average. The school has 831 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,731 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Union University (referred to as Union) is a Private, 4 years school located in Jackson, TN.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1948 - Current).
Union Directory Information
School NameUnion University (Union)
Address1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Phone731-668-1818
Webhttps://www.uu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.uu.edu/applications/undergrad
Financial Infohttps://www.uu.edu/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Union is $11,953 in average. The school has 831 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,731 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 146 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 2 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,953
Student Population831
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs146 graduate programs
(2 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Union is $11,953 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $662.
Union offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$12,360
Required Fees$50
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$662
Union offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)2 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Union University is $11,953. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -3.68% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$8,200$20
2019-2020$9,000$22
2020-2021$10,625$46
2021-2022$11,618$48
2022-2023$12,360$50
2023-2024$11,466$487
The graduate school tuition & fees of Union is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Tennessee. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Tennessee graduate tuition is $20,557 (public) / $20,515 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Union University$11,953
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Tennessee Graduate Schools$16,573$20,098
Public$11,434$20,557
Private$20,515
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $20,996 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Union.
On-campus living costs are increased by 11.78% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $22,150. Off-campus living costs are increased by 9.65% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,590$8,800$9,930$8,800
2019-2020$10,400$9,240$10,100$9,240
2020-2021$10,400$9,340$10,100$9,340
2021-2022$10,360$10,120$9,930$10,120
2022-2023$10,740$7,220$12,150$8,050
2023-2024$12,166$7,910$13,320$8,830
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $638 at Union University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -3.63% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$540
2019-2020$550
2020-2021$570
2021-2022$652
2022-2023$662
2023-2024$638
The following table shows the tuition & fees for medical school at Union.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Union University
TuitionFees
Pharmacy$38,066$2,100

Graduate Programs at Union

Union University offers 46 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 406 students have completed their study at Union University.
Offered Degrees at Union University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree211287
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship13053
Doctor's degree - other2049
Post Master's Degree10017
Total461406
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Union University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 12 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 78 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Pharmacy program with 49 completers.
Union University offers 46 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 406 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 287 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 49 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 17 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 80 completers$42,500
Education23$42,500
Educational Leadership and Administration14$46,900
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision--
Urban Education and Leadership43-
Learning Sciences--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)--
Conservation Biology--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] --
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 11 completers-
Theology and Religious Vocations (other)11-
Human Services [+] 73 completers-
Social Work73$38,000
Visual and Performing Arts [+] --
Music Technology--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer--
Nursing Education1-
Nursing Administration--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing21-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing--
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing6-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing--
Business [+] 90 completers-
Business Administration and Management78$66,800
Accounting12-
Total287
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 21 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction--
Educational Leadership and Administration18$64,400
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision2-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1-
Education (other)--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] --
Theology/Theological Studies--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 32 completers-
Nursing Administration--
Nurse Anesthetist25-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing--
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing--
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1-
Nursing Practice6-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing--
Total53
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] --
Mathematics Teacher Education--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 49 completers-
Pharmacy49$118,900
Total49
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 13 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction--
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Nursing Education--
Nursing Administration--
Nurse Anesthetist--
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing--
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing3-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing--
Total17

Graduate Student Population at Union

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 831 students enrolled into Union University graduate schools where it has total 2,731 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 434 full-time and 397 part-time graduate students. By gender, 234 male and 597 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total831234597
Full-time434106328
Part-tme397128269
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 455 White (54.75%), 296 Black/African American (35.62%), 17 Hispanic (2.05%), 21 Asian (2.53%), and 42 students with other races. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total831234597
American Indian/Native American101
Asian21714
Black/African American29650246
Hispanic17413
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White455162293
Two More20614
Un-Known14311
Non-resident Alien725
Union University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 411 graduate students (49.46% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 266 graduate students (32.01% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total831
Enrolled Online Exclusively411
Enrolled Some Online Courses266
Not in Online Courses154

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