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Health Science Schools in Tennessee

In 2021-2022, 376 students earned their Health Science degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Health Science is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 203
Bachelor’s Degree 52

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 42.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 1,970 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $40,700, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,778 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#2

Lee University

Cleveland
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#3

Maryville College

Maryville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,046 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $21,851.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,161 Total Students

A typical student attending Cleveland State Community College will pay a net price of $8,004. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,397 a year.

#5

Lipscomb University

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

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Lipscomb. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

#6

Bethel University

McKenzie
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,011 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,550 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,470.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,143. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Allied Health Professions 2,444
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
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 121
Mental & Social Health Services 35

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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