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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 99,690 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $94,512. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,962 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,884 a year. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

South College

Knoxville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,134 after earning their degree at this institution. 62% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,935 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,466 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,937 a year. The school admits about 46% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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