Best Online Nursing Programs in Atoka, TN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Atoka, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $243,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Atoka

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Atoka. Distances are calculated from Atoka city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Atoka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

Memphis, TN 23.7 miles from Atoka BOC Score34.2
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#2

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 24.0 miles from Atoka BOC Score89.5
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#3

Remington College-Memphis Campus

Memphis, TN 27.2 miles from Atoka BOC Score21.8
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#4

Health-Tech Institute of Memphis

Memphis, TN 27.2 miles from Atoka
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#5

Arkansas State University Mid-South

West Memphis, AR 31.2 miles from Atoka BOC Score47.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Atoka

Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$81,500Memphis, TN-MS-AR$88,395
Licensed Practical Nurse$59,140Memphis, TN-MS-AR$64,143
Nurse Anesthetist$243,240Memphis, TN-MS-AR$263,818
Nurse Midwife$116,440Memphis, TN-MS-AR$126,291
Nurse Practitioner$124,600Memphis, TN-MS-AR$135,141
Nursing Assistant$38,010Memphis, TN-MS-AR$41,226

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Atoka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Atoka, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Atoka. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis in Memphis, TN (23.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University Mid-South (31.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Atoka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Atoka are: Nurse Anesthetist ($243,240), Nurse Practitioner ($124,600), Nurse Midwife ($116,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?

Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Atoka an affordable place to study nursing?

Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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