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Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

2,444 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,349
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,349
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,349
Associate Degree 577
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 319
Bachelor’s Degree 199

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 32,750 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Tennessee

Allied Health grads earn an average of $54,120 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
816 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 71 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

252 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, VSCC grads earn an average salary of $32,138. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,704.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,072 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $4,268. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,742 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,418. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,776 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Columbia State Community College will pay a net price of $6,041.

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South College

Knoxville
120 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.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $27,034 after graduation.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Professions Careers in TN

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $63,230
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $39,280
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $34,090
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $45,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 16% $60,530
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $64,690
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $42,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Allied Health Services 1,693
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,471
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,027
Dental Support Services 726
Health/Medical Admin Services 650
Health Sciences & Services 171
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 121
Mental & Social Health Services 35

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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