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Health Science in Tennessee

Health Science Schools in Tennessee

186 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Health Science major is the 75th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63
Bachelor’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 54.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 35.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 1,970 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Tennessee

Health Science grads earn an average of $40,700 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students
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#2

Lee University

Cleveland
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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#3

Maryville College

Maryville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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#5

Bethel University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,446. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bethel.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,412 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private school has an average net price of $16,085. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 95% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,948.

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Health Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Community Health Workers 27% $43,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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