2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Tennessee with 6,004 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Vanderbilt take out while working on their Master's Degree is $101,447.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Nursing majors at UT Chattanooga take out an average of $60,115 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belmont University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Belmont carry an average student debtload of $50,662.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Nursing majors at UT Knoxville take out an average of $78,414 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend King University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Bristol, King is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from King carry an average student debtload of $44,975.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Nursing majors at Tennessee Tech University take out an average of $32,641 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
With a ranking of #7, Lincoln Memorial University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. LMU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Harrogate.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from LMU carry an average student debtload of $64,794.
Southern Adventist University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Southern Adventist carry an average student debtload of $48,990.
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debtload of $41,005.
Union University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Union take out while working on their Master's Degree is $44,809.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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