by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for nursing science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 26 degrees in nursing science to qualified students.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Science Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing science degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in nursing science has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Any student who is interested in nursing science has to look into The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in nursing science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Explore all the Best Nursing Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 33 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 65 |
| Georgia | 690 | 114 |
| Virginia | 630 | 26 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 52 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 8 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 5 |
| Alabama | 500 | 6 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 64 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 1 |
Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 5,020 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 384 |
| Nursing Practice | 237 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 118 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 93 |
| School Nursing | 77 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 69 |
| Nursing Administration | 37 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 34 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
