
Nashville, TNprivate nonprofitherzing.edu
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Herzing University-Nashville is a career-focused institution with a near-open admissions policy (93% acceptance rate) and a pragmatic approach to education. Its strength lies in healthcare, business, and technology programs tailored for working adults, though graduation rates are uneven and its nursing program has faced scrutiny. The Nashville campus serves a non-traditional student body with flexible scheduling, but outcomes vary widely by program.
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Outcomes & value
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Herzing-Nashville is decidedly non-selective, with a 93% Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants.—making it accessible to most applicants. Unlike many institutions, it does not require or recommend SAT/ACT scores, focusing instead on career-ready candidates. The admissions process appears streamlined, with no published application deadlines, catering to working adults seeking flexible entry points.
The university specializes in career-oriented programs, with popular majors including Medical Assisting, Liberal Arts, and Medical Insurance Coding. Its 40+ programs span nursing, healthcare, business, and technology—though its Direct Entry MSN program has drawn criticism for low board pass rates (78% in Florida) and minimal academic requirements (68 TEAS score, 3.0 GPA).
This isn’t your typical residential college experience. The Nashville campus serves mostly adult learners juggling work and family—only 15-38% of students graduate within six years systemwide. There’s no Greek life or dorms, but the university emphasizes multicultural initiatives and flexible scheduling. As one Facebook post notes: 'Imagine having a campus full of supporters rooting for your success—it’s possible while balancing work and family.'
Results are a mixed bag. Nursing graduates at the Nashville campus boast an 87.5% employment rate, but systemwide graduation rates range from 15% (New Orleans) to 47% (Minneapolis). Early-career earnings are solid for a career college ($50K at 1 year post-graduation), though they dip slightly to $48K after five years—below the national average for bachelor’s holders.
With an average annual cost of $20,537 after aid, Herzing positions itself as an affordable option. The university distributed $19M in scholarships/grants in 2024, and the average aid package covers about 36% of costs ($7,456 against $20,429 total). However, Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. vary—Herzing-Brookfield reports a $17,553 average net price, suggesting campus-specific disparities.
Herzing-Nashville fills a niche: quick, career-focused training for adults who can’t pause their lives for traditional college. Its strengths are pragmatic—no SATs, flexible schedules, healthcare job pipelines—but come with trade-offs. The low graduation rates and variable program quality suggest students must be self-directed to maximize its value. Ideal for those seeking a vocational shortcut, less so for learners wanting a holistic undergraduate experience.