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Nursing Science Schools in Tennessee

16 students earned Nursing Science degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 61,270 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $61,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 87% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,894.

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

In their early career, Vanderbilt grads earn an average salary of $65,261. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,870 a year.

Nursing Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Registered Nursing 4,957
Family Practice Nursing 304
Nursing Practice 183
Nurse Anesthetist 138
Mental Health Nursing 105
School Nursing 81
Critical Care Nursing 52
Women’s Health Nursing 41

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