Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,985Median earnings 4 years after
$80,187Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Tennessee State University earn a median of $60,516. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis | $76,276 | $24,375 |
| Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg | $74,386 | $7,350 |
| Herzing University-Nashville Nashville | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $72,913 | — |
| Cleveland State Community College Cleveland | $69,229 | — |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus Nashville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Motlow State Community College Tullahoma | $66,609 | — |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson | $66,385 | — |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville | $66,276 | $26,833 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville | $65,516 | $29,028 |
| Northeast State Community College Blountville | $65,160 | — |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia | $65,077 | $11,500 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $64,950 | $13,500 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $63,235 | $13,444 |
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale | $61,225 | $19,500 |
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$38,134 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
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$35,206 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$34,884 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$34,756
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Tennessee State University make?
The median salary is $60,516 and $80,187 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.