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Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

5,227 students earned Health Professions degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,717
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,261
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,261
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,261
Post-Master’s Certificate 249
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 249
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Tennessee

419,620 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Tennessee

Health Professions grads earn an average of $59,530 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

Memphis
796 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

#2

Vanderbilt University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City
507 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate
459 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,368 a year.

#5

South College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid.

#6

Meharry Medical College

Nashville
311 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

University of Memphis

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

69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year.

#8

Belmont University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,954 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Lipscomb. In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

#10

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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

69% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation.

Health Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Marriage and Family Therapists 34% $36,500
Dentists 33% $120,860
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $30,610
Computer User Support Specialists 32% $45,730
Veterinarians 31% $84,330
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 31% $176,590
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Respiratory Therapists 29% $51,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $63,230
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Dental Hygienists 27% $67,610
Community Health Workers 27% $43,550
Dentists 27% $178,550
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 25% $40,080
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $56,180
Nurse Midwives 25% $86,790
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Occupational Therapists 24% $84,600
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Audiologists 24% $71,800
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $39,280
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,810
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 22% $34,090
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $34,740
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090
Speech-Language Pathologists 21% $79,790
Marketing Managers 21% $103,730
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $50,020
Rehabilitation Counselors 20% $22,430
Administrative Services Managers 20% $80,730
Optometrists 20% $105,590
Sales Managers 20% $97,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $51,990
Dietetic Technicians 19% $23,870
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $150,780
Podiatrists 18% $135,680
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $39,530
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $45,650
Engineers 17% $74,890
Radiation Therapists 17% $71,330
Physicists 17% $126,500
Orthodontists 17% $208,000
Psychology Professors 16% $65,170
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $55,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 16% $60,530
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $208,000
Chiropractors 15% $77,360
Dispensing Opticians 15% $36,770
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 15% $73,910
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,300
Family and General Practitioners 14% $199,390
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $64,330
Managers 13% $74,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $64,690
Social Work Professors 13% $58,880
Life Scientists 13% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $30,510
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Recreational Therapists 11% $40,260
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $49,680
Counselors 10% $38,260
Fine Artists 9% $37,570
Clergy 9% $47,190
Nuclear Technicians 8% $76,960
Pharmacists 7% $125,400
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 6% $56,500
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3% $59,430
Psychiatric Technicians -3% $25,400
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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