Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
First Professional Degree
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How The University of Tennessee Health Science Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $122,642 | $135,751 | +11% |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $227,784 | $176,986 | -22% |
| Northeastern University | $165,932 | $154,325 | -7% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $165,932 | $154,325 | -7% |
| Vanderbilt University | $141,289 | $117,230 | -17% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing professional's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis | — | $122,642 | $135,751 | — | — |
 Vanderbilt UniversityNashville | $63,946 | $141,289 | $117,230 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $118,394 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Medical and Health Services Managers
Registered Nurses
Acute Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Critical Care Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.