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Health Professions in Tennessee

Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Tennessee

There are 517,550 people in the state and 23,030,640 people in the nation working in Health Professions jobs.

Health Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, Health Professions grads earn an average of $81,581. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,548.

Health Professions Wages Nationwide vs. TN

Our data covers 5 colleges in Tennessee offering Health Professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,134 in their first year after graduation. 62% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $17,935 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,962 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,269 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,326 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,532 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning.

Health Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers Health Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Registered Nurses $105,741
Patient Representatives $47,419
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $138,809
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $153,940
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Orthoptists $135,811
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $153,819
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Naturopathic Physicians $138,086
Music Therapists $71,670
Therapists, All Other $121,750

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