2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Memphis, Tennessee

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Memphis, Tennessee for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Memphis.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Memphis, the state of Tennessee, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Tennessee offers 44 nursing schools consisting of 2 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 23 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Memphis there are 3 nursing schools with 1 private and 2 public schools in Memphis to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Memphis offer 6 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Accelerated BSN, Associate Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Memphis healthcare needs, nursing programs in Memphis offer 2 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Memphis have never been more flexible. Memphis nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Tennessee including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Memphis Nursing Schools

Compare Tennessee Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	86.81%	87.26%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	86.81% to 86.81%	85.63% to 88.89%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Memphis. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Memphis to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

1003 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN - 38104
((90) 1) -572-2468

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The college seeks to educate healthcare professionals, from nurses to respiratory therapists. They offer a traditional BSN program, which utilizes plenty of hands on experience in simulation labs to practice nursing skills, or an RN to BSN program, where

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 7
National Rank BSN: 138
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 94.33%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of Memphis

Southern Avenue, Memphis, TN - 38152
((90) 1) -678-2000

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The Loewenberg College of Nursing. They offer a traditional BSN program, an accelerated option for students with a prior bachelor's degree, and an online RN to BSN program. They also offer a freshman pre-admission to the BSN program option - students must

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Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 18
National Rank BSN: 375
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 87.00%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Tennessee has 31 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Memphis does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Tennessee's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Blountville, Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collegedale, Columbia, Cookeville, Dyersburg, Greeneville, Harriman, Harrogate, Jackson, Jefferson City, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon, Martin, McKenzie, Memphis, Milligan College, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Pulaski and Tullahoma.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Memphis, TN