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RN programs in Tennessee

35 RN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

25 schools offer these RN programs, and Tennessee has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 In Tennessee, 3 of the 35 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 15 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do RN programs cost in Tennessee?

Two-year degrees (22 programs)
$10,672 to $14,838most of them, usually 60 to 92 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (13 programs)
$37,484 to $92,160most of them, usually 94 to 140 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
77%
Working 6 months later
90%
Earned a year, estimated
about $54,400
Length
63 to 106 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tennessee may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Tennessee?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

RN programs in Nashville, Kingsport, Morristown and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 9 more programs are in 8 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 35 RN programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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35 programs

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridNo diploma needed

    Nursing - Rn (Bsn)

    East Tennessee State University

    Johnson City

    No diploma needed

    East Tennessee State University, Johnson City · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$81,200
    Price if you pay yourself$47,230

    32 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing - Rn (Bsn) at East Tennessee State University
    More details about Nursing - Rn (Bsn) at East Tennessee State University
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,305
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,700
    Students counted
    3,434
    a year, estimated
    $81,200
    price
    $47,230
    trained with WIOA funding
    32

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Tennessee Technological University

    Cookeville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$70,800
    Price if you pay yourself$43,320

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Tennessee Technological University
    More details about Nursing at Tennessee Technological University
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,707
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $20,000
    Students counted
    2,037
    a year, estimated
    $70,800
    price
    $43,320
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing - Rn

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, Blountville · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,609

    38 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing - Rn at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Nursing - Rn at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,854
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,116
    Students counted
    1,725
    a year, estimated
    $27,400
    price
    $10,609
    trained with WIOA funding
    38

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn)

    Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus

    Harrogate

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus, Harrogate · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$54,400
    Price if you pay yourself$125,195

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn) at Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus
    More details about Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn) at Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    5%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,591
    Length
    136 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,000
    Students counted
    1,120
    a year, estimated
    $54,400
    price
    $125,195
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Of Nursing (Rn)

    Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus

    Harrogate

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus, Harrogate · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,900
    Price if you pay yourself$95,600

    42 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Of Nursing (Rn) at Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus
    More details about Associate Of Nursing (Rn) at Lincoln Memorial University - Main Campus
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    17%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,226
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    961
    a year, estimated
    $48,900
    price
    $95,600
    trained with WIOA funding
    42

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    University Of Tennessee At Martin

    Martin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Tennessee At Martin, Martin · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$40,832

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at University Of Tennessee At Martin
    More details about Nursing at University Of Tennessee At Martin
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,465
    Length
    112 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,000
    Students counted
    953
    a year, estimated
    $33,900
    price
    $40,832
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Austin Peay State University, Clarksville · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$70,100
    Price if you pay yourself$37,484

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing at Austin Peay State University
    More details about Nursing at Austin Peay State University
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,527
    Length
    120 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,000
    Students counted
    951
    a year, estimated
    $70,100
    price
    $37,484
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing - Rn

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, Morristown · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,220

    31 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing - Rn at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about Nursing - Rn at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,695
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $15,025
    Students counted
    857
    a year, estimated
    $54,800
    price
    $11,220
    trained with WIOA funding
    31

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing

    Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,200
    Price if you pay yourself$11,067

    60 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing at Dyersburg State Community College
    More details about Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing at Dyersburg State Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,306
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    832
    a year, estimated
    $65,200
    price
    $11,067
    trained with WIOA funding
    60

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Columbia State Community College

    Columbia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbia State Community College, Columbia · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,500
    Price if you pay yourself$11,792

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Columbia State Community College
    More details about Nursing at Columbia State Community College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,868
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,266
    Students counted
    636
    a year, estimated
    $59,500
    price
    $11,792
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree in Nursing Program, Two-year Option

    Galen College of Nursing

    Nashville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Galen College of Nursing, Nashville · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$50,580

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, Two-year Option at Galen College of Nursing
    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing Program, Two-year Option at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    10%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,304
    Length
    96 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,240
    Students counted
    627
    a year, estimated
    $37,200
    price
    $50,580
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing - Rn (AAS)

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA

    Education and courses

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$70,200
    Price if you pay yourself$10,861

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing - Rn (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Nursing - Rn (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,562
    Length
    75 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,055
    Students counted
    476
    a year, estimated
    $70,200
    price
    $10,861
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing A.A.S

    Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing A.A.S at Volunteer State Community College
    More details about Nursing A.A.S at Volunteer State Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,000
    Students counted
    457
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,000
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Fortis Institute

    Cookeville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis Institute, Cookeville · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,900
    Price if you pay yourself$49,364

    31 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Fortis Institute
    More details about Nursing at Fortis Institute
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,231
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,587
    Students counted
    420
    a year, estimated
    $48,900
    price
    $49,364
    trained with WIOA funding
    31

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Nashville State Community College

    Nashville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nashville State Community College, Nashville · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$85,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Nashville State Community College
    More details about Nursing at Nashville State Community College
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $21,463
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    402
    a year, estimated
    $85,900
    price
    $10,000
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personEducation and courses

    Bachelor Of Science In Nursing

    Carson-Newman University

    Jefferson City

    Education and courses

    Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,400
    Price if you pay yourself$138,800

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Bachelor Of Science In Nursing at Carson-Newman University
    More details about Bachelor Of Science In Nursing at Carson-Newman University
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,362
    Length
    138 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10,980
    Students counted
    365
    a year, estimated
    $53,400
    price
    $138,800
    trained with WIOA funding
    11

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program, Prelicensure Option

    Galen College of Nursing

    Nashville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Galen College of Nursing, Nashville · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,700
    Price if you pay yourself$78,415
    Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program, Prelicensure Option at Galen College of Nursing
    More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program, Prelicensure Option at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,669
    Length
    144 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,090
    Students counted
    355
    a year, estimated
    $38,700
    price
    $78,415

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personEducation and courses

    B.S. Nursing

    Bethel University

    McKenzie

    Education and courses

    Bethel University, McKenzie · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$63,400
    Price if you pay yourself$36,336
    Program website, B.S. Nursing at Bethel University
    More details about B.S. Nursing at Bethel University
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,855
    Length
    100 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    338
    a year, estimated
    $63,400
    price
    $36,336

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Associate Degree in Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option

    Galen College of Nursing

    Nashville

    Education and courses

    Galen College of Nursing, Nashville · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$61,100
    Price if you pay yourself$38,085
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College of Nursing
    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,284
    Length
    72 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,890
    Students counted
    329
    a year, estimated
    $61,100
    price
    $38,085

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)OnlinePrerequisite courses

    LPN to BSN

    East Tennessee State University

    Based in Johnson City, TN

    Prerequisite courses

    East Tennessee State University, based in Johnson City, TN · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Online · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,414
    Program website, LPN to BSN at East Tennessee State University
    More details about LPN to BSN at East Tennessee State University
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    318
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $25,414

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,345
    School website, Nursing at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about Nursing at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,258
    Length
    52 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    272
    a year, estimated
    $45,000
    price
    $10,345

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing - Lpn To Rn

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, Blountville · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,609

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing - Lpn To Rn at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Nursing - Lpn To Rn at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,732
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,931
    Students counted
    234
    a year, estimated
    $46,900
    price
    $10,609
    trained with WIOA funding
    11

  • Accelerated RN bachelor's degree (for graduates)HybridEducation and courses

    Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Accelerated Track (Bsna)

    Union University

    Jackson

    Education and courses

    Union University, Jackson · Accelerated RN bachelor's degree (for graduates) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$68,100
    Price if you pay yourself$32,740

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Accelerated Track (Bsna) at Union University
    More details about Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Accelerated Track (Bsna) at Union University
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,028
    Length
    65 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,940
    Students counted
    211
    a year, estimated
    $68,100
    price
    $32,740
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing (Bsn)

    Tusculum University

    Greeneville

    Education and courses

    Tusculum University, Greeneville · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$92,160
    Program website, Nursing (Bsn) at Tusculum University
    More details about Nursing (Bsn) at Tusculum University
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,745
    Length
    75 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    a year, estimated
    $39,000
    price
    $92,160

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing

    Motlow State Community College

    Tullahoma

    Education and courses

    Motlow State Community College, Tullahoma · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$74,100
    Price if you pay yourself$11,938
    Program website, Nursing at Motlow State Community College
    More details about Nursing at Motlow State Community College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,517
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    112
    a year, estimated
    $74,100
    price
    $11,938

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Roane State Community College

    Harriman

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roane State Community College, Harriman · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,300
    Price if you pay yourself$14,325

    37 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing at Roane State Community College
    More details about Nursing at Roane State Community College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,815
    Length
    60 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,677
    Students counted
    100
    a year, estimated
    $47,300
    price
    $14,325
    trained with WIOA funding
    37

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing: Career Mobility (Lpn To Rn)

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, Morristown · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,220

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing: Career Mobility (Lpn To Rn) at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about Nursing: Career Mobility (Lpn To Rn) at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,683
    Length
    90 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $14,625
    Students counted
    83
    a year, estimated
    $50,700
    price
    $11,220
    trained with WIOA funding
    15

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Nursing

    Jersey College

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jersey College, Cleveland · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$47,268
    Program website, Professional Nursing at Jersey College
    More details about Professional Nursing at Jersey College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,613
    Length
    96 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,985
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $26,500
    price
    $47,268

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    NURSING - LPN to RN BRIDGE (AAS)

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA

    Education and courses

    Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Tennessee; Tennessee approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,078
    Program website, NURSING - LPN to RN BRIDGE (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about NURSING - LPN to RN BRIDGE (AAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,894
    Length
    64 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,230
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    $39,600
    price
    $9,078

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AAS - Paramedic To Rn Program

    Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$74,700
    Price if you pay yourself$11,067

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, AAS - Paramedic To Rn Program at Dyersburg State Community College
    More details about AAS - Paramedic To Rn Program at Dyersburg State Community College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,668
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $74,700
    price
    $11,067
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing

    Motlow State Community College - Mcminnville

    McMinnville

    Education and courses

    Motlow State Community College - Mcminnville, McMinnville · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$66,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,968
    Program website, Nursing at Motlow State Community College - Mcminnville
    More details about Nursing at Motlow State Community College - Mcminnville
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,708
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    $66,800
    price
    $11,968

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing -Major & Concentration Advanced Standing

    Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,222

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing -Major & Concentration Advanced Standing at Dyersburg State Community College
    More details about Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing -Major & Concentration Advanced Standing at Dyersburg State Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,633
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $58,500
    price
    $9,222
    trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    University Of Memphis

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Memphis, Memphis · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,800
    Price if you pay yourself$51,720

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing at University Of Memphis
    More details about Nursing at University Of Memphis
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,957
    Length
    144 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,400
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $51,800
    price
    $51,720
    trained with WIOA funding
    13

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing: LPN Mobility Program Option, A.A.S.

    Roane State Community College

    Harriman

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roane State Community College, Harriman · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,350
    Program website, Nursing: LPN Mobility Program Option, A.A.S. at Roane State Community College
    More details about Nursing: LPN Mobility Program Option, A.A.S. at Roane State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,677
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,350

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Jeanette C Rudy School Of Nursing

    Cumberland University

    Lebanon

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cumberland University, Lebanon · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$110,775
    Program website, Jeanette C Rudy School Of Nursing at Cumberland University
    More details about Jeanette C Rudy School Of Nursing at Cumberland University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    144 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $110,775

How to pay for RN programs in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Tennessee

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: RN programs in Tennessee

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 37
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
8 of 29
RN programs here, against the typical state's 13
35 vs 13

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Tennessee RN program numbers come from

Which Tennessee RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Tennessee approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Tennessee offers.

How Tennessee RN program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some RN programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Tennessee

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Tennessee

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List