by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #320 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 320 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 256 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 256 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,548 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, nursing students accumulate a median of $23,292 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 84% 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-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 256 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
