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Nursing in Tennessee

Nursing Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 5,892 students earned their Nursing degrees in TN.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 394
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 80,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $85,040, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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174 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,886.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,859. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

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77 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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King University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,048. 87% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Union University

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,267. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers nursing 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
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $150,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 506
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 494
Allied Health Professions 437
Communication Sciences 263
Public Health 242
Mental & Social Health Services 215
Health/Medical Admin Services 207

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