Best Online Nursing Programs in Shelbyville, TN (2026)

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

Shelbyville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Shelbyville has a population of about 24,125. Median household income is $52,290 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% 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 Shelbyville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Shelbyville. Distances are calculated from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Shelbyville

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.

Shelbyville at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,125	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$52,290	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	11.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

Murfreesboro, TN – 24.4 mi away (161,634 pop)
Spring Hill, TN – 30.9 mi away (40,552 pop)
Smyrna, TN – 33.0 mi away (48,596 pop)
Columbia, TN – 34.6 mi away (37,845 pop)
La Vergne, TN – 36.5 mi away (35,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Shelbyville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville in Shelbyville, TN (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville (40.4 miles).

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 Shelbyville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Murfreesboro instead of Shelbyville?

Murfreesboro, TN is 24.4 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study nursing?

Shelbyville’s median household income of $52,290 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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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