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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Tennessee

1,424 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 122 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Tennessee

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,294
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,294
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 130

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 26.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Tennessee

24,410 people in the state and 701,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $40,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,541 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,750 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,692. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,290 after earning their degree at this institution.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
799 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,750. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,681 after graduation.

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South College

Knoxville
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
971 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,750. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,917. 97% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,304. Graduates earn an average $31,714 after graduation.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
451 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Crossville grads earn an average salary of $33,759. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,800.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
197 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,093 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. A typical student attending TCAT - Ripley will pay a net price of $12,078.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
798 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,980 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $39,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing Assistants & Aides 150
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 25

View all majors related to Licensed Practical Nursing

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