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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Registered Nursing

46 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

46 Colleges
📍 Tennessee
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 46 colleges in Tennessee

King University
Bristol, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 54.4%
Annual cost
$47,469/yr
Grad earnings
$59,831
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 67%
Annual cost
$41,657/yr
Grad earnings
$57,687
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15 Fee $50
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 20 Fee $50
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $50
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 66.6%
Annual cost
$53,549/yr
Grad earnings
$55,541
SAT avg
1,248
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.2%
Annual cost
$55,790/yr
Grad earnings
$53,990
SAT avg
1,243
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 1
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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.2%
Annual cost
$55,790/yr
Grad earnings
$53,990
SAT avg
1,243
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Registered Nursing in Tennessee?
46 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Tennessee, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Tennessee?
Baptist Health Sciences University leads with median graduate earnings of $72,529 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Tennessee have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Baptist Health Sciences University, King University, Cumberland University, Christian Brothers University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Bachelor Degree in Registered Nursing

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