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Nursing Schools in Tennessee

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

In this state, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

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

There are 80,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $85,040, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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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 enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,368 a year. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,866.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $13,904.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#6

South College

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

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,707 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Union University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $29,990.

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

Graduates earn an average $38,310 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

Belmont University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,954 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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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