Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Dyersburg, TN (2026)
Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $211,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Dyersburg
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Dyersburg. Distances are calculated from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Arkansas Northeastern College
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Union University
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
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Jackson State Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Dyersburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,870 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,450 |
| Nurse Midwife | $116,980 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,590 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,990 |
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.
Dyersburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,075 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Nursing-related employment in Dyer County | 334 workers, 11 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dyersburg-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Jackson, TN – 40.7 mi away (73,860 pop)
- Atoka, TN – 48.7 mi away (20,478 pop)
- Bartlett, TN – 61.3 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Paragould, AR – 63.5 mi away (26,617 pop)
- Germantown, TN – 70.3 mi away (39,056 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Dyersburg, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Newbern, TN (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson State Community College (43.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Tennessee?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Tennessee are: Nurse Anesthetist ($211,450), Nurse Practitioner ($117,590), Nurse Midwife ($116,980). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?
Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study nursing?
Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg 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.