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Public Health Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 242 students earned their Public Health degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 212
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 22,300 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $75,350, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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

In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist. In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

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

Public Health Careers in TN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Community Health Workers 27% $43,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Physicists 17% $126,500
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 15% $73,910
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,300
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $49,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 1,589
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 506
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 494
Allied Health Professions 437
Communication Sciences 263
Mental & Social Health Services 215
Health/Medical Admin Services 207

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