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Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee

5,020 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,263
Associate Degree 1,286
Master’s Degree 465
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 61,270 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $61,320, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

702 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,345 a year. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. This public school has an average net price of $13,220.

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,875 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,273 a year. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

South College

Knoxville
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,789 after graduation.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $36,253 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,421 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $14,795.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Southern Adventist will pay a net price of $23,232. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga.

#10

Union University

Jackson
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,332 a year. An average student at Union will pay a net price of $27,475. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Registered Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Family Practice Nursing 304
Nursing Practice 183
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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