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Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee

4,957 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 3,175
Associate Degree 1,235
Master’s Degree 544
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,368 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

#5

South College

Knoxville
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,932.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

#10

Union University

Jackson
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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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