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Allied Health in Tennessee

Allied Health Schools in Tennessee

3,205 students earned Allied Health degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

An Allied Health major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Tennessee

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,325
Master’s Degree 691
Associate Degree 637
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 330
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 330
Bachelor’s Degree 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Tennessee

There are 32,750 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $54,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,859.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,886. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. An average student at Concorde Career College - Memphis will pay a net price of $20,082. 34 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $14,928. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Baptist College of Health Sciences.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,393. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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#8

Bethel University

McKenzie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,446. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
475 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,712.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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Allied Health Careers in TN

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,810
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $45,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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