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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Tennessee

566 Rehabilitation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 367
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 367
Master’s Degree 138
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Associate Degree 12
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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 83.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

#3

South College

Knoxville
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,867. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation.

#7

Milligan University

Milligan College
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,690. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Milligan grads earn an average salary of $39,263.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,733. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $25,704. In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#10

Union University

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,990. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

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

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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