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Nursing Schools in Tennessee

6,004 students earned Nursing degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,180
Associate Degree 1,235
Master’s Degree 1,147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 344
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 344
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 344
Post-Master’s Certificate 98
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 98

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 80,860 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $85,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

737 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at LMU.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

407 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#6

South College

Knoxville
305 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#7

Union University

Jackson
235 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 full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Union.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist. In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Belmont University

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

An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $30,489. 91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Austin Peay State University.

Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Nurse Midwives 25% $86,790
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $150,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
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
Communication Sciences 425

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