by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,169 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.
Southern Adventist University is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southern Adventist University
It is hard to beat Lincoln Memorial University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the town of Harrogate, LMU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Lincoln Memorial University
It's difficult to beat Jackson State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. JSCC is a small public college located in the small city of Jackson.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Jackson State Community College
It's difficult to beat Southwest Tennessee Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Memphis, Southwest is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southwest Tennessee Community College
Located in the town of Dyersburg, DSCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Dyersburg State Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Chattanooga State Community College
Located in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Columbia State Community College
Located in the distant town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Roane State Community College
Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Volunteer State Community College
Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Knoxville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Pellissippi State Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 232 | 9,011 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 2,538 |
| Georgia | 217 | 1,473 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 813 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 1,212 |
| Virginia | 158 | 2,569 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 1,848 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 966 |
| Alabama | 109 | 2,116 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 1,223 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
