Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 51.38

$65,298Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,118Median earnings 4 years after
$74,229Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
239Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $65,298 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $12,500, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Tennessee
Nashville
$81,061$24,214
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville
$76,234$36,303
Herzing University-Nashville
Nashville
$75,774$27,573
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis
$74,962$34,895
University of Memphis
Memphis
$73,680$23,963
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$71,727$23,362
Bethel University
McKenzie
$71,315$22,500
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$70,619$18,000
Milligan University
Milligan
$70,523$26,978
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$69,533—
Union University
Jackson
$68,399$17,437
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$68,235$23,365
King University
Bristol
$68,012$22,250
Lee University
Cleveland
$67,930$24,997
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski
$67,349$23,425

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $65,298 one year after graduation and $74,229 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.