Sep. 17, 2026
The South College Knoxville School of Nursing is ranked No. 1 on the “Best Colleges for Nursing in Tennessee” list for the second year in a row by Niche based on analysis of student reviews and key statistics. The higher education institution also jumped from No. 17 to No. 9 for “Best Colleges for Nursing in America.“
“The Niche ranking is especially important to South College because it includes both statistical data for success and feedback from our students,” South College Chancellor Steve South said. “Our mission is to deliver excellent education that expands opportunities for rewarding professional futures. We congratulate our nursing programs for the dedication and commitment, and we especially commend our students for their hard work and willingness to share feedback.”
The Niche site lists more than 350 student reviews for the South College nursing programs.
Niche connects students and families to colleges to help them find a good fit. According to Niche, the “Best Colleges for Nursing” ranking is based on analysis of academic admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. Niche added two additional criteria for 2027 that measure student wellness and future readiness with access to counseling, career services and emerging technologies.
South College has three campuses in Tennessee with two in Knoxville and one in Nashville and provides options for online and Competency Based Education programs to make advancing education accessible for busy professionals.
South College offers nursing programs from the certificate through doctoral levels, including Practical Nursing (PN), Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Grad Certificates with multiple path offerings at each level.
South College offers more than 150 academic programs and concentrations at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and through Competency-Based Education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 22,000 students and is proud of its more than 25,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and CBE. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
