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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Registered Nursing

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

23 Colleges
📍 Tennessee
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–23 of 23 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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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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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.3%
Annual cost
$46,345/yr
Grad earnings
$48,382
SAT avg
1,111
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Tusculum University
Greeneville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 60.4%
Annual cost
$43,172/yr
Grad earnings
$44,367
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Registered Nursing in Tennessee?
23 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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?
Vanderbilt University leads with median graduate earnings of $91,565 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Tennessee have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including King University, Southern Adventist University, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Tennessee Technological 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.

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