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Rehabilitation Professions in Tennessee

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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 646 students earned their Rehabilitation degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Rehabilitation Professions is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Tennessee

Rehabilitation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 412
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 412
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 412
Master’s Degree 167
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Tennessee

20,110 people in the state and 871,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to rehabilitation.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a rehabilitation grad in the state is $49,480, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Tennessee that offer rehabilitation degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Belmont University

Nashville
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,400 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,443 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

#3

South College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,789 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,494.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,162 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 65% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,960 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $46,097 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,794 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,143. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Union University

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,475. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $37,875.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Appliance Technicians 34% $33,500
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $56,180
Occupational Therapists 24% $84,600
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Rehabilitation Counselors 20% $22,430
Engineers 17% $74,890
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Life Scientists 13% $0
Recreational Therapists 11% $40,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

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