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Nursing Practice Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 183 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Tennessee

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 180
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Tennessee

There are 77,690 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $95,990, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 67% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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

A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Belmont University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,954 after graduation. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

King University

Bristol
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at King. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $8,937. 100% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

#8

Union University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,990. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,236 a year.

Nursing Practice Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Registered Nursing 4,957
Family Practice Nursing 304
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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