Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Nashville, TN (2026)
Nashville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $13,420 to $13,420 per year for indexed programs. Nashville has a population of about 1,065,078. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $211,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Nashville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Nashville. Distances are calculated from Nashville 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 Nashville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Herzing University-Nashville
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Vanderbilt University
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Remington College-Nashville Campus
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Nashville
Nashville is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). 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 | $84,040 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $87,269 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $64,320 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,450 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $219,574 |
| Nurse Midwife | $117,010 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $121,506 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,320 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $127,020 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $41,028 |
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.
Nashville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Davidson County | 48,878 workers, 178 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Nashville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Brentwood, TN – 12.4 mi away (42,517 pop)
- Hendersonville, TN – 13.9 mi away (57,050 pop)
- Mount Juliet, TN – 15.3 mi away (33,263 pop)
- La Vergne, TN – 16.4 mi away (35,071 pop)
- Franklin, TN – 17.7 mi away (74,794 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Nashville, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Nashville. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in Nashville, TN (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro (30.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Nashville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Nashville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($211,450), Nurse Practitioner ($122,320), Nurse Midwife ($117,010). 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 Brentwood instead of Nashville?
Brentwood, TN is 12.4 miles from Nashville 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.
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.