by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #243 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $55,069. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $146,119 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,558 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
The nursing program at UT Chattanooga awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UT Chattanooga. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 58 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Public Health | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
