Allied Health Professions at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 allied health professions degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Of 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #16 of 29 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #17 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #655 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #790 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,698 |
| 2 years | $40,017 |
| 3 years | $50,277 |
| 4 years | $49,192 |
| 5 years | $57,849 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga take home a median $49,192, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Among the 12 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
This Allied Health Professions program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.