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Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

2,881 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,349
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,349
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,349
Associate Degree 577
Master’s Degree 410
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 319
Bachelor’s Degree 199
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,176.

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

93% of students get financical aid. In their early career, LMU grads earn an average salary of $39,368. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $33,204 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,979. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,258. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
890 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $8,937. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,049 a year. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Roane State Community College will pay a net price of $4,268. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,072 a year.

#8

Bethel University

McKenzie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Bethel grads earn an average salary of $36,794. This private school has an average net price of $15,717.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
475 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This private school has an average net price of $24,864.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,450 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,263.

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

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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