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Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

2,831 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,239
Associate Degree 535
Master’s Degree 514
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 333
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 333
Bachelor’s Degree 186
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Tennessee

32,750 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $54,120, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. In their early career, South College grads earn an average salary of $32,789. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at LMU. In their early career, LMU grads earn an average salary of $43,038. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,220. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,717 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
935 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,941 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,560 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,078. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

#8

Bethel University

McKenzie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,011 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,668. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,590 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
479 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 93% of students get financical aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,935.

Allied Health Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Respiratory Therapists 29% $51,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $63,230
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $39,280
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,810
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $45,650
Radiation Therapists 17% $71,330
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 16% $60,530
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $64,690
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $49,680
Nuclear Technicians 8% $76,960
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

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