Herzing University-Nashville

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 prices?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.