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2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee

40 Colleges in Tennessee
4,957 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 40 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,957 degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School

Best Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee The registered nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Registered Nursing rankings. For our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Registered Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Registered Nursing
Master's Degrees in Registered Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Registered Nursing

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Tennessee

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the registered nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top Tennessee Schools in Registered Nursing

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
28th Most Popular In TN
53 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 53 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TN
175 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Southern Adventist University if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #273 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Southern Adventist is a great university overall.

There were roughly 175 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southern Adventist in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Southern Adventist University

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Union University
Jackson, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TN
159 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Union University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #579 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Union is a great university overall.

There were about 159 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Union in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Union University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN
257 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were roughly 257 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
702 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

ETSU is a large public university located in the small city of Johnson City. A Best Colleges rank of #851 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ETSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 702 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from East Tennessee State University

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TN
203 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #206 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.

There were approximately 203 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Belmont University

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King University
Bristol, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In TN
118 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Bristol, King is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 118 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at King in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from King University

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TN
406 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Harrogate, LMU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #947 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 406 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at LMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Lincoln Memorial University

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South College
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TN
254 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit college located in the city of Knoxville.

There were approximately 254 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at South College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from South College

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TN
159 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chattanooga. This university ranks 16th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 159 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UT Chattanooga in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga


 

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 18,780
North Carolina 710 6,188
Georgia 690 5,702
Virginia 630 5,839
South Carolina 530 2,828
Kentucky 518 4,931
Mississippi 501 2,590
Alabama 500 6,786
Louisiana 489 3,152
Arkansas 466 2,673
West Virginia 410 1,666

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 304
Nursing Practice 183
Nurse Anesthetist 138
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 105
School Nursing 81
Critical Care Nursing 52
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 30
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 26
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 25
Nursing Administration 23

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