Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · South College · Knoxville, TN
$88,631Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at South College earn a median of $88,631 one year after completing the program. Median debt is $41,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc Madison | $200,989 | $131,581 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $150,889 | $61,063 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $130,211 | $61,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville | $109,840 | $90,637 |
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale | $105,170 | $50,978 |
| Union University Jackson | $102,228 | $45,333 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $98,692 | $43,576 |
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate | $97,154 | $57,040 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $96,782 | $44,596 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $96,748 | $50,468 |
| Belmont University Nashville | $94,655 | $57,147 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City | $93,524 | $44,053 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $93,349 | $28,090 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro | $92,221 | $39,834 |
| Carson-Newman University Jefferson City | $91,780 | $41,234 |
Other programs at South College
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$109,366 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$65,109 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$44,888 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$43,775 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$39,733 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$39,238 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$30,446 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$28,606 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$24,095 - Food Science and TechnologyUndergraduate certificate
$34,552 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$39,026 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$34,655 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$124,415 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$78,243 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$41,334
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from South College make?
The median salary is $88,631 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.