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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Tennessee

506 students earned Rehabilitation degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Rehabilitation Professions is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Tennessee

Rehabilitation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 367
Master’s Degree 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 84.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Tennessee

There are 20,110 people in the state and 871,750 people in the nation working in rehabilitation jobs.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, rehabilitation grads earn an average of $49,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,860.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer rehabilitation degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Belmont University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 48% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

101 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.

#3

South College

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

59 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. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,867. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. 97% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Milligan University

Milligan College
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $39,263 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $56,180
Occupational Therapists 24% $84,600
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Rehabilitation Counselors 20% $22,430
Engineers 17% $74,890
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Life Scientists 13% $0
Recreational Therapists 11% $40,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 1,589
Medicine 680
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 494
Allied Health Professions 437
Communication Sciences 263
Public Health 242
Mental & Social Health Services 215
Health/Medical Admin Services 207

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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