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Best Colleges for Nursing in Tennessee

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Tennessee, led by The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Union University and Southern Adventist University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Tennessee?

Based on our rankings, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Tennessee. Other top choices include Union University, Southern Adventist University, University of Memphis.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Union University, Southern Adventist University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $26,984 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $53,009 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — Knoxville, TN · 41.6% acceptance · SAT 1,311 · $33,256 tuition · 74% grad rate
  2. 2. Union University — Jackson, TN · 60.4% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $40,025 tuition · 66% grad rate
  3. 3. Southern Adventist University — Collegedale, TN · 65.5% acceptance · SAT 1,129 · $27,300 tuition · 49% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Memphis — Memphis, TN · 72% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $15,384 tuition · 51% grad rate
  5. 5. Belmont University — Nashville, TN · 95.3% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $42,540 tuition · 71% grad rate
  6. 6. Lipscomb University — Nashville, TN · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $40,572 tuition · 72% grad rate
  7. 7. Tennessee Technological University — Cookeville, TN · 76.1% acceptance · SAT 1,151 · $15,576 tuition · 58% grad rate
  8. 8. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga — Chattanooga, TN · 81.1% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $18,512 tuition · 50% grad rate
  9. 9. Cumberland University — Lebanon, TN · 67.3% acceptance · $27,840 tuition · 46% grad rate
  10. 10. East Tennessee State University — Johnson City, TN · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,144 · $14,522 tuition · 53% grad rate
  11. 11. Freed-Hardeman University — Henderson, TN · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $25,620 tuition · 71% grad rate
  12. 12. Lincoln Memorial University — Harrogate, TN · 62.6% acceptance · SAT 1,092 · $26,938 tuition · 50% grad rate
  13. 13. Middle Tennessee State University — Murfreesboro, TN · 69.1% acceptance · SAT 1,121 · $31,574 tuition · 54% grad rate
  14. 14. Lee University — Cleveland, TN · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,145 · $23,790 tuition · 63% grad rate
  15. 15. King University — Bristol, TN · 99.7% acceptance · $36,194 tuition · 48% grad rate
  16. 16. Carson-Newman University — Jefferson City, TN · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,117 · $34,700 tuition · 53% grad rate
  17. 17. The University of Tennessee-Martin — Martin, TN · 88.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $16,600 tuition · 53% grad rate
  18. 18. Austin Peay State University — Clarksville, TN · 96.4% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $14,766 tuition · 40% grad rate

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