Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Harriman, TN (2026)
Harriman, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Harriman has a population of about 6,021. Median household income is $42,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $213,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Harriman
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Harriman. Distances are calculated from Harriman 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 Harriman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Harriman
Harriman is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | Knoxville, TN | $83,413 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,960 | Knoxville, TN | $62,592 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $213,900 | Knoxville, TN | $230,994 |
| Nurse Midwife | $116,980 | TN statewide | $126,328 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | Knoxville, TN | $118,510 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,000 | Knoxville, TN | $41,037 |
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.
Harriman at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,021 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Harriman-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Oak Ridge, TN – 15.1 mi away (29,350 pop)
- Farragut, TN – 21.5 mi away (22,282 pop)
- Knoxville, TN – 34.3 mi away (581,787 pop)
- Maryville, TN – 35.0 mi away (28,703 pop)
- Cleveland, TN – 54.6 mi away (71,601 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Harriman, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Harriman. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman in Harriman, TN (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro (33.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Harriman?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Harriman are: Nurse Anesthetist ($213,900), Nurse Midwife ($116,980), Nurse Practitioner ($109,740). 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 Oak Ridge instead of Harriman?
Oak Ridge, TN is 15.1 miles from Harriman 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 Harriman an affordable place to study nursing?
Harriman’s median household income of $42,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harriman 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.