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Nursing Practice Schools in Tennessee

183 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 180
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Tennessee

There are 77,690 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $95,990, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

In their early career, UTHSC grads earn an average salary of $56,870. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,579. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,954 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $30,489.

#5

King University

Bristol
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,227 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
890 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $8,937. 99% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#8

Union University

Jackson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,818 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 97% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,484.

Nursing Practice Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Registered Nursing 4,957
Family Practice Nursing 304
Nurse Anesthetist 138
Mental Health Nursing 105
School Nursing 81
Critical Care Nursing 52
Women’s Health Nursing 41
Adult Health Nursing 30

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