by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,147 master's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
Vanderbilt University is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in nursing. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Vanderbilt University get an earnings boost of approximately $2,703 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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Union University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. Union is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Jackson.
Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients usually earn around $76,963 at the beginning of their careers.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in nursing needs to take a look at Southern Adventist University. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Collegedale.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $89,121 for their early career.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in nursing. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing master's recipients generally make about $98,080 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's recipients from the nursing program at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga get $48,843 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $86,704 in their early career salary.
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King is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Bristol.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $74,958 in the first couple years of their career.
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Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Belmont University earn a boost of approximately $4,357 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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LMU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the town of Harrogate.
After graduation, nursing master's recipients usually earn an average of $93,815 at the beginning of their careers.
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Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of Jefferson City.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $81,965.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Carson - Newman UniversityExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 2,300 |
| Georgia | 190 | 1,353 |
| Virginia | 182 | 728 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 931 |
| Alabama | 151 | 1,997 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 1,361 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 340 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 369 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 175 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 229 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 145 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 544 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 261 |
| School Nursing | 69 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 64 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 46 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 29 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 26 |
| Nursing Administration | 19 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 17 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 410 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 213 |
| Public Health | 212 |
| Communication Sciences | 183 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 180 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 138 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 122 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 36 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 19 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
