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2024 Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

4 Colleges in Tennessee
16 Doctor's Degrees
Nursing Science is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #29 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 16 doctor's degrees in nursing science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Nursing Science School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee The nursing science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing science students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Nursing Science in Tennessee

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing science.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing Science

1
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Vanderbilt University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science. UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

East Tennessee State University is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from East Tennessee State University

Best Nursing Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 217 33
North Carolina 190 34
Georgia 190 110
Virginia 182 10
Mississippi 154 5
Louisiana 146 1
Alabama 139 6
South Carolina 135 8
Kentucky 119 8
Arkansas 74 1
West Virginia 61 1

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Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing Practice 180
Nurse Anesthetist 119
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 21
Nursing Administration 4
Registered Nursing 3
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 1

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