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Nursing in Tennessee

Nursing Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

99,690 people in the state and 4,288,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing.

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

Our data covers 5 colleges in Tennessee offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,962 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,884 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,466 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 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. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

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

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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