Nursing at The University of Tennessee Southern
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what The University of Tennessee Southern. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Tennessee Southern is in Pulaski, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee Southern
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee Southern. Of 1,046 students, 113 (11%) studied exclusively online and 500 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at The University of Tennessee Southern
Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee Southern’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #None of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 529 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #None of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The University of Tennessee Southern
Graduates of The University of Tennessee Southern’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,276 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $51,761 |
| 4 years | $55,793 |
| 5 years | $63,105 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee Southern report median earnings of $55,793, compared with $55,793 for all The University of Tennessee Southern graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee Southern is $25,683.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The University of Tennessee Southern
The Nursing program at The University of Tennessee Southern includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at The University of Tennessee Southern work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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