by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UTHSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UTHSC came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTHSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,663 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTHSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,537 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 643 |
| Medicine | 167 |
| Communication Sciences | 152 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Dentistry | 84 |
