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Nursing Schools in Tennessee

6,214 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,269
Associate Degree 1,286
Master’s Degree 1,148
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 400
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 400
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 400
Post-Master’s Certificate 111
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 111

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 80,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $85,040, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

737 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $13,220.

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426 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $16,017. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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424 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,204. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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407 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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320 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,853. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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South College

Knoxville
305 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Union University

Jackson
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,475. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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229 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Belmont University

Nashville
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,519. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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199 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,480.

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Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Nurse Midwives 25% $86,790
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $150,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 14

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