Allied Health Professions at Volunteer State Community College
VSCC is located in Gallatin, Tennessee and has a total student population of 8,832.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
VSCC Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
Online Classes Are Available at VSCC
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
VSCC does offer online education options in allied health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
VSCC Allied Health Professions Rankings
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Allied Health Student Demographics at VSCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Volunteer State Community College.
VSCC Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at VSCC are white. Around 89% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Volunteer State Community College with a associate's in allied health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 31 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Professions majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Volunteer State Community College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 25 |
Respiratory Care Therapy | 10 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services
- Other Health Professions
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TN, the home state for Volunteer State Community College.
Occupation | Jobs in TN | Average Salary in TN |
---|---|---|
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 6,810 | $36,600 |
Health Specialties Professors | 5,690 | $102,310 |
Respiratory Therapists | 3,520 | $51,400 |
Surgical Technologists | 3,040 | $43,860 |
Physician Assistants | 2,010 | $87,700 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.