by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTHSC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UTHSC among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #454 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 454 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 550 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at UTHSC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Doctoral | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center handed out 98 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UTHSC is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 62 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTHSC report a median salary of $99,863 a year. This is below $101,764, the median for all majors at UTHSC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTHSC, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $29,537 in student loans. This is above $25,679, the typical median for all majors at UTHSC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,911 | $22,454 |
| Fees | $3,115 | $3,190 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UTHSC are White. About 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UTHSC granted 98 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at UTHSC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
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