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Public Health Schools in Tennessee

410 students earned Public Health degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

A Public Health major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 30.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 22,300 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $75,350, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $13,220.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. This private school has an average net price of $22,204. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
8,077 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,553.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,853. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
964 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

In their early career, Roane State Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,560. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Baptist College of Health Sciences grads earn an average salary of $56,941. 95% of students get financical aid.

Public Health Careers in TN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Community Health Workers 27% $43,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Physicists 17% $126,500
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 15% $73,910
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,300
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $49,680

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

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
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

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