by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UTHSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UTHSC is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #100 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 100 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 87% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTHSC is $70,619. 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 UTHSC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $36,247 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UTHSC paid an average of $904 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $395 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $21,687 |
| Fees | $1,513 | $1,738 |
Learn more about UTHSC tuition and fees.
Of the 99 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UTHSC in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UTHSC 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 UTHSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 348 |
| Medicine | 171 |
| Communication Sciences | 161 |
| Dentistry | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |