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Union University (referred to as Union) is a Private, 4 years school located in Jackson, TN. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Union University is $12,410 in average. The school has 937 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,930 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Union University (referred to as Union) is a Private, 4 years school located in Jackson, TN. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
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 at Union University is $12,410 in average. The school has 937 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,930 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 123 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 15 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$12,410
Student Population937
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs123 graduate programs
(15 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Union University is $12,410 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $694.
Union University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Union University 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)15 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 $12,410. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 6.38% 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
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 $19,603 and the Tennessee graduate tuition is $21,801 (public) / $19,533 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Union University$12,410
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Tennessee Graduate Schools$16,517$19,659
Public$11,408$21,801
Private$19,533
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $18,790 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Union University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -12.30% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $20,200. Off-campus living costs are increased by 0.75% 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
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $694 at Union University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 6.44% 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$694

Graduate Programs at Union

Union University offers 44 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, 422 students have completed their study at Union University.
Offered Degrees at Union University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree216323
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship11345
Doctor's degree - other1038
Post Bachelor's Degree200
Post Master's Degree9416
Total4413422
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 26 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 78 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Pharmacy program with 51 completers.
Union University offers 44 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 422 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 323 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 38 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 16 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✔ (3 completers) 101 completers$42,500
Education✕38$42,500
Educational Leadership and Administration✔13$46,900
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision✔0-
Urban Education and Leadership✕50-
Learning Sciences✔0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences✕6-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)✕0-
Conservation Biology✕1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies✕0-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis✕2-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] ✕ 16 completers-
Theology and Religious Vocations (other)✕16-
Human Services [+] ✕ 78 completers-
Social Work✕78$38,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✔ (2 completers) 43 completers-
Nursing Education✔3-
Nursing Administration✔0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing✕35-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing✕5-
Clinical Nurse Specialist✕0-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Business [+] ✔ 76 completers-
Business Administration and Management✕68$66,800
Accounting✔8-
Total323
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✔ (2 completers) 13 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction✔0-
Educational Leadership and Administration✔13$64,400
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration✕0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies✕1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✔ 31 completers-
Nursing Administration✔2-
Nurse Anesthetist✕25-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Nursing Practice✕4-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Total45
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 38 completers-
Pharmacy✕38$118,900
Total38
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology✕0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)✕0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] ✔ (2 completers) 13 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction✔0-
Educational Leadership and Administration✔13-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✔ 3 completers-
Nursing Education✔0-
Nursing Administration✔0-
Nurse Anesthetist✕0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing✕1-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing✕2-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing✕0-
Total16

Graduate Student Population at Union

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 937 students enrolled into Union University graduate schools where it has total 2,930 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 526 full-time and 411 part-time graduate students. By gender, 276 male and 661 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
Total937276661
Full-time526134392
Part-tme411142269
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 534 White (56.99%), 326 Black/African American (34.79%), 20 Hispanic (2.13%), 25 Asian (2.67%), and 32 students with other races. 9 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total937276661
American Indian/Native American514
Asian251411
Black/African American32660266
Hispanic20713
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White534188346
Two More000
Un-Known18117
Non-resident Alien954
Union University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 370 graduate students (39.49% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 339 graduate students (36.18% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total937
Enrolled Online Exclusively370
Enrolled Some Online Courses339
Not in Online Courses228
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Union University. 236 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.19% of total students), 77 students are aged above 50 (8.22%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Union University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total937276661
Age 20-2135926
Age 22-2420150151
Age 25-2920174127
Age 30-341434994
Age 35-391042678
Age 40-4914739108
Age 50-64741757
Over 64321
Age Un-Known291019

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