Nurse Practitioner Programs in Tennessee: 19 Colleges and Schools
19 Tennessee schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 699 students: 8 public, 10 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
19
Schools in Tennessee
699
Graduates in 2024
8
Public colleges
1
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.3805
19 schools in Tennessee graduated 699 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 8 public, 10 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (15), certificate (14), master's (8), associate (1), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is South College in Knoxville with 127 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 19 Tennessee schools
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Public · 42%
10
Private nonprofit · 53%
1
Private for-profit · 5%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South College | Knoxville | 127 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | 126 |
| 3 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | 122 |
| 4 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | 84 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | 62 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
Sponsored programs
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19 of 19 schools listed · 14 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis · 3 schools | ||||
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Public | doctorate | 84 | Website ↗ |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| University of Memphis | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 3 schools | ||||
| Vanderbilt University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 126 | Website ↗ |
| Belmont University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee State University | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 2 schools | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 127 | Website ↗ |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Public | certificate, doctorate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Bristol · 1 school | ||||
| King University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga · 1 school | ||||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Public | certificate, doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Clarksville · 1 school | ||||
| Austin Peay State University | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Cleveland · 1 school | ||||
| Lee University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Collegedale · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Adventist University | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Cookeville · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee Technological University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Greeneville · 1 school | ||||
| Tusculum University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Harrogate · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Memorial University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 1 school | ||||
| Union University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Jefferson City · 1 school | ||||
| Carson-Newman University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 122 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson City · 1 school | ||||
| East Tennessee State University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 17 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 19 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | this page |
| Virginia | 18 | 303 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Georgia | 15 | 958 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Missouri | 13 | 591 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Alabama | 13 | 688 | Programs in Alabama → |
| North Carolina | 13 | 598 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Kentucky | 11 | 484 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 91 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Arkansas | 5 | 132 | Programs in Arkansas → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Tennessee
- How many NP programs are in Tennessee?
- 19 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 699 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- South College in Knoxville, with 127 graduates in 2024, followed by Vanderbilt University in Nashville (126).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- 8 public, 10 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 19 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Tennessee?
- Typical NP pay in Tennessee is $117,590 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.