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Registered Nursing in Tennessee

Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee

4,671 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 660 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 3,070
Associate Degree 1,169
Master’s Degree 426
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 61,270 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $61,320 in the state and $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
13,713 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,886.

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406 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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405 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216.

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257 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $19,400. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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South College

Knoxville
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,997. 35% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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Belmont University

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

This private school has an average net price of $31,860. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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197 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $15,914. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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180 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,539. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Union University

Jackson
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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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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