
1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620-2699, USA


King University reports overall graduation rates that reflect some challenges in student completion. The institution's graduation rate stands at 46%, placing it in the bottom 30% nationally, indicating a relatively low completion level compared to other schools. This trend is particularly noticeable among male students, with only 40% graduating, similarly ranking in the bottom 30%, while female students graduate at a somewhat higher rate of 52%, which is categorized as average but still in the lower 35% percentile.
The four-year graduation rate at King University is 42%, aligning with an average performance but situating the school in the bottom half nationally. Extending the timeframe, the six-year graduation rate increases modestly to 47%, yet this remains in the bottom 35%, signaling that less than half of students complete their degrees even with additional time.
Retention rates, which measure the percentage of first-year students who continue at the university for a second year, are notably low at 60%, ranking the university in the bottom 15% nationally. This suggests difficulties in maintaining student enrollment beyond initial stages of study.
Although specific graduation rates by major are not delineated in the available data, these overall figures provide a useful perspective for prospective students assessing the likelihood of degree completion at King University.
Graduates from King University see varied earning outcomes depending on their chosen fields of study, reflecting the diverse academic programs available. Among the higher earning fields, degrees in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing stand out, with graduates earning an average of $55,715 annually. Similarly, those who pursued studies in Computer and Information Sciences, General can expect to earn about $43,667, while individuals with a degree in Health and Medical Administrative Services report average earnings near $43,199.
Other professional areas showing solid earning potential include Business Administration, Management and Operations, with reported average incomes of $34,822. Graduates from the Communication and Media Studies program earn around $36,226, and students specializing in Criminal Justice and Corrections generally earn about $32,753. Psychology graduates have average earnings near $28,640, while those with a degree in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods earn approximately $26,091.
Lower average annual earnings are reported for Biology, General degree holders, who earn about $21,587 shortly after graduation. These figures provide prospective students a useful reference point to assess potential financial outcomes linked to their academic choices at King University.
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