by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pre-Nursing Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-nursing-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value pre-nursing studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-nursing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked South College the best value for a degree in pre-nursing studies in Tennessee. Set in the city of Knoxville, South College is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,535. Typical student debt for pre-nursing studies graduates is $24,533. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of South College earn a median of $51,389 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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