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Allied Health Services Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 1,707 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in TN.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 7th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Tennessee

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 773
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 773
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 514
Associate Degree 405
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Tennessee

44,600 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Tennessee

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $40,560 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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

#1

South College

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

In their early career, South College grads earn an average salary of $32,789. 35% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,196. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Concorde Career College - Memphis grads earn an average salary of $27,415.

44 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. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,647 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Nashville State Community College will pay a net price of $6,304.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
379 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,269 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

A typical student attending WSCC will pay a net price of $4,168. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,379 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
387 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,216 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Allied Health Services Careers in TN

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 42% $93,010
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $58,060
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $60,550
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 32% $30,610
Medical Assistants 30% $31,220
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 19% $20,210
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Healthcare Support Workers 13% $32,960
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $30,510
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

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