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1,563 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Tennessee

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,348
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,348
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 215

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Tennessee

52,750 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Tennessee

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $26,400 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
379 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in TN

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 21% $25,680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $39,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

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