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. Also, learn how UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #594 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 511 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 594 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #243 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $65,273. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,026 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Learn more about UT Chattanooga tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Chattanooga does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $150,889. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UT Chattanooga. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 59 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |