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Nursing Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 99,690 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $94,512, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,962 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,884 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

South College

Knoxville

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,134 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 62%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,935 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,466 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,937 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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