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Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee

5,020 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,263
Associate Degree 1,286
Master’s Degree 465
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Tennessee

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

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $61,320, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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257 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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South College

Knoxville
254 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. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Belmont University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $31,519.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,480. 99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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180 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. This public school has an average net price of $14,795.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,232.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga.

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Union University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $27,475. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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Registered Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
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
Adult Health Nursing 30

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