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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee

54 Schools Ranked
$9,488 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,833 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 54 schools in Tennessee to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
190 Total Awards
$17,335 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,637 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found South College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Tennessee. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 190 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend South College, expect to pay an average of $17,335 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,637 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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128 Total Awards
$14,301 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Tennessee. This very small public school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 128 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,301 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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126 Total Awards
$14,281 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee list. This small public school is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and it awarded 126 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TCAT - Jackson accumulate an average of $14,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

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121 Total Awards
$16,721 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Tennessee. Located in Dickson, Tennessee, the very small public school handed out 121 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,721 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Full Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson Report

#5

Concorde Career College - Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
108 Total Awards
$15,199 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 54 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Concorde Career College - Memphis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 108 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,199 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Concorde Career College - Memphis. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 14% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Concorde Career College - Memphis Report

#6

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, Tennessee
106 Total Awards
$4,384 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,261 Avg Student Debt

Volunteer State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee list. Volunteer State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Gallatin, Tennessee that handed out 106 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,384 in tuition and fees if they attend VSCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,200. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,261 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

VSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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102 Total Awards
$15,222 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton is a very small public school located in Elizabethton, Tennessee that handed out 102 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,222 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

TCAT - Elizabethton does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 5% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Fortis Institute - Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee
85 Total Awards
$15,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,793 Avg Student Debt

Fortis Institute - Nashville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 85 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Fortis Institute - Nashville, expect to pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,793 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Nashville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee
79 Total Awards
$4,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,588 Avg Student Debt

Chattanooga State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 79 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Tennessee who attend Chattanooga State Community College full time pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,934. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chattanooga State Community College accumulate an average of $12,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattanooga State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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78 Total Awards
$12,086 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee ranking. This very small public school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,086 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#11

Miller-Motte College Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee
76 Total Awards
$16,633 Avg Student Debt

Miller-Motte College Chattanooga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. MMC Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,633 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MMC Chattanooga does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 30% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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74 Total Awards
$12,519 Avg Student Debt

Ross Medical Education Center - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Ross - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Knoxville accumulate an average of $12,519 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ross - Knoxville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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70 Total Awards
$10,474 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Hohenwald, Tennessee, the very small public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,474 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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#14

Daymar College - Clarksville

Clarksville, Tennessee
68 Total Awards
$22,161 Avg Student Debt

Daymar College - Clarksville landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,161 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Daymar College - Clarksville does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Daymar College - Clarksville Report

67 Total Awards
$18,295 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee ranking. TCAT - Murfreesboro is a very small public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 67 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,295 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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67 Total Awards
$8,233 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee ranking. TCAT - Crossville is located in Crossville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,233 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TCAT - Crossville. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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66 Total Awards
$14,302 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski is a very small public school located in Pulaski, Tennessee that handed out 66 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,302 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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64 Total Awards
$8,188 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. TCAT - Morristown is a public institution located in Morristown, Tennessee. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 64 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TCAT - Morristown accumulate an average of $8,188 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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63 Total Awards
$13,515 Avg Student Debt

Ross Medical Education Center - Johnson City ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee list. Ross - Johnson City is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Johnson City accumulate an average of $13,515 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ross - Johnson City. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Genesis Career College-Lebanon

Lebanon, Tennessee
60 Total Awards

Genesis Career College-Lebanon landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Genesis Career College-Lebanon is a very small private for-profit school located in Lebanon, Tennessee that handed out 60 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#20

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
60 Total Awards
$4,636 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,186 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Roane State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Roane State Community College is a public institution located in Harriman, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 60 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Tennessee who attend Roane State Community College full time pay an average of $4,636 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,540. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Roane State Community College accumulate an average of $12,186 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Roane State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Fortis Institute - Cookeville

Cookeville, Tennessee
56 Total Awards
$15,458 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,327 Avg Student Debt

Fortis Institute - Cookeville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Fortis Institute - Cookeville is located in Cookeville, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Fortis Institute - Cookeville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,458. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,327 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fortis Institute - Cookeville. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Fortis Institute - Cookeville Report

55 Total Awards
$14,836 Avg Student Debt

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 55 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,836 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Full Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis Report

54 Total Awards
$19,065 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Covington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Covington, Tennessee, the very small public school handed out 54 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,065 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#24

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee
54 Total Awards
$4,372 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,008 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Nashville State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 54 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nashville State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,188. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Nashville State Community College accumulate an average of $15,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nashville State Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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