by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Tennessee Tech University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #705 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 343 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 398 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 456 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 705 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #236 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,379 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $12,454 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Tennessee Tech University is $115 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Tech University was $783 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $334 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 145 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Tennessee Tech University in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee Tech University nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Tennessee Tech University make a median salary of $93,349 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Tennessee Tech University in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Tennessee Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 12 |
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