Nursing at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 328 nursing degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #25 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #280 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #338 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1134 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #25 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #280 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #338 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1134 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,956 |
| 2 years | $52,584 |
| 3 years | $55,957 |
| 4 years | $62,548 |
| 5 years | $85,458 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $62,548, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $23,292.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 91% women (298) and 9% men (30).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Of the 256 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 94% were women (241) and 6% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Among the 69 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 80% were women (55) and 20% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
This Nursing program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 256 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 8 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 61 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.