Registered Nursing at East Tennessee State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at East Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 518 registered nursing degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University.
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Online Class Availability at East Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at East Tennessee State University. Among 13,728 students, 2,762 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,586 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at East Tennessee State University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Tennessee State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #320 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #681 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #23 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #320 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #681 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at East Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at East Tennessee State University are 85% women (440) and 15% men (78).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Of the 443 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 84% were women (373) and 16% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 295 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 60 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 38 |
Minority students account for 23% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at East Tennessee State University
Among the 75 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at East Tennessee State University, 89% were women (67) and 11% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 11% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at East Tennessee State University, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at East Tennessee State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.