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Nursing Practice in Tennessee

Nursing Practice Schools in Tennessee

240 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Tennessee

There are 77,690 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $95,990, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. 91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,400.

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Belmont University

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,860.

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King University

Bristol
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,048.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,426. 74% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $9,649.

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Union University

Jackson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $28,533. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Nursing Practice Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Registered Nursing 547
Family Practice Nursing 304
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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