Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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

CIP 51.38

$130,211Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$120,482Median earnings 4 years after
$108,396Median earnings 5 years after
$61,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $130,211 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $120,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,642–$149,472). Median debt is $61,500, about 47% 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

CollegeEarnings (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
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
South College
Knoxville
$88,631$41,000

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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 $130,211 one year after graduation and $108,396 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $61,500.

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