Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Tennessee State University earn a median of $65,331 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 $24,124, about 37% 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
| College | Earnings (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 Tennessee State University make?
The median salary is $65,331 one year after graduation and $78,099 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,124.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.