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UTHSC is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #147 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center handed out 353 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 625 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 199 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UTHSC. This makes it the #163 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 564 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTHSC was $904 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $395 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $21,687 |
| Fees | $1,513 | $1,738 |
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Of the 353 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTHSC, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Online degrees for the UTHSC health professions bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UTHSC Online Learning page.
Of the 189 students who graduated with a Master’s in health professions from UTHSC in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UTHSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 348 |
| Nursing | 194 |
| Medicine | 171 |
| Communication Sciences | 161 |
| Dentistry | 104 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 101 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
| Allied Health Professions | 30 |
| Dental Support Services | 27 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 17 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 15 |