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Practical Nursing in Tennessee

Practical Nursing Schools in Tennessee

In 2021-2022, 1,563 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Tennessee

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,348
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,348
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 215

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Tennessee

52,750 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Tennessee

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $26,400 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
971 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,345 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,750 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,653. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

A typical student attending TCAT - Elizabethton will pay a net price of $9,692. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, TCAT - Elizabethton grads earn an average salary of $31,290.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
799 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,681 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending TCAT - Dickson will pay a net price of $9,750.

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South College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,838. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,514. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,917. In their early career, TCAT - Morristown grads earn an average salary of $33,089.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,304. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,714 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
451 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,800. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,759 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
197 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,078. In their early career, TCAT - Ripley grads earn an average salary of $30,093.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
798 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Hohenwald grads earn an average salary of $30,980. A typical student attending TCAT - Hohenwald will pay a net price of $10,822. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Practical Nursing Careers in TN

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 21% $25,680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $39,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Allied Health Professions 2,444
Allied Health Services 1,693
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,027
Dental Support Services 726
Health/Medical Admin Services 650
Health Sciences & Services 171
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 121
Mental & Social Health Services 35

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