Health Professions at Tennessee Technological University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee Technological University sits in Cookeville, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University
Distance learning is available at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee Technological University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #169 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #344 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1086 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1172 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #15 of 56 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #32 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #169 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #344 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1086 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1172 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,726 |
| 2 years | $68,096 |
| 3 years | $70,802 |
| 4 years | $76,124 |
| 5 years | $75,931 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $76,124, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $18,349.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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