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Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

19,231 students earned Health Professions degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,856
Associate Degree 3,493
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,933
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,933
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,933
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,722
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,722
Master’s Degree 2,717
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,261
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,261
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,261
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 249
Post-Master’s Certificate 249
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 419,620 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $59,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
1,483 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South College. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,707 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

Memphis
1,421 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City
1,338 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate
820 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,866.

#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville
663 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#6

University of Memphis

Memphis
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,904. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#7

Belmont University

Nashville
452 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,954 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#8

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville
418 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville
329 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,867. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville
319 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Austin Peay State University. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

Health Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Home Health Aides 50% $22,140
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Psychiatric Aides 39% $20,750
Personal Care Aides 38% $20,470
Massage Therapists 37% $44,280
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $58,060
Physical Therapist Aides 35% $23,220
Marriage and Family Therapists 34% $36,500
Medical Appliance Technicians 34% $33,500
Dentists 33% $120,860
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $60,550
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $30,610
Computer User Support Specialists 32% $45,730
Veterinarians 31% $84,330
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 31% $176,590
Medical Assistants 30% $31,220
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Phlebotomists 30% $29,330
Respiratory Therapists 29% $51,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $63,230
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Dental Hygienists 27% $67,610
Community Health Workers 27% $43,550
Dental Assistants 27% $37,250
Dentists 27% $178,550
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 25% $40,080
Nurse Midwives 25% $86,790
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $56,180
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Medical Secretaries 25% $31,550
Occupational Therapists 24% $84,600
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Audiologists 24% $71,800
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $39,280
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,810
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 22% $34,090
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $34,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 21% $79,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090
Marketing Managers 21% $103,730
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $50,020
Nursing Assistants 21% $25,680
Rehabilitation Counselors 20% $22,430
Administrative Services Managers 20% $80,730
Optometrists 20% $105,590
Sales Managers 20% $97,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $51,990
Dietetic Technicians 19% $23,870
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 19% $20,210
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $150,780
Podiatrists 18% $135,680
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $39,530
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $45,650
Engineers 17% $74,890
Radiation Therapists 17% $71,330
Physicists 17% $126,500
Orthodontists 17% $208,000
Psychology Professors 16% $65,170
Dental Laboratory Technicians 16% $37,820
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 16% $60,530
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $55,530
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $31,670
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $208,000
Chiropractors 15% $77,360
Dispensing Opticians 15% $36,770
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 15% $73,910
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,320
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,300
Family and General Practitioners 14% $199,390
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $64,330
Managers 13% $74,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $64,690
Social Work Professors 13% $58,880
Healthcare Support Workers 13% $32,960
Life Scientists 13% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $30,510
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $40,330
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Recreational Therapists 11% $40,260
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $51,100
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $49,680
Counselors 10% $38,260
Fine Artists 9% $37,570
Clergy 9% $47,190
Medical Transcriptionists 9% $32,720
Nuclear Technicians 8% $76,960
Pharmacists 7% $125,400
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 6% $56,500
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3% $59,430
Psychiatric Technicians -3% $25,400
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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