Nursing at Tennessee Technological University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tennessee Technological University
Distance learning is available at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
Use these rankings to compare Tennessee Technological University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #9 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #20 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #300 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #713 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #9 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #20 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #300 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #713 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #9 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #20 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #300 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #713 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological University’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 | $57,842 |
| 2 years | $57,538 |
| 3 years | $59,830 |
| 4 years | $65,626 |
| 5 years | $70,008 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $65,626, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $18,349.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Tennessee Technological University
This Nursing program at Tennessee Technological University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 184 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.