by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,563 associate degrees in health professions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
South College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from South College
Southern Adventist University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Collegedale.More information about a associate in health professions from Southern Adventist University
Lincoln Memorial University is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. LMU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Harrogate.More information about a associate in health professions from Lincoln Memorial University
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Jackson State Community College. Located in the city of Jackson, JSCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Jackson State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.More information about a associate in health professions from Chattanooga State Community College
Southwest is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a associate in health professions from Southwest Tennessee Community College
DSCC is a small public college located in the town of Dyersburg.More information about a associate in health professions from Dyersburg State Community College
Columbia State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the fringe town of Columbia.More information about a associate in health professions from Columbia State Community College
Roane State Community College is a small public college located in the town of Harriman.More information about a associate in health professions from Roane State Community College
VSCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Gallatin.More information about a associate in health professions from Volunteer State Community College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 3,029 |
| Georgia | 34 | 3,751 |
| Virginia | 34 | 4,951 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 2,198 |
| Florida | 32 | 20,671 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 6,385 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 3,037 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,446 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,736 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 1,970 |
| Alabama | 24 | 3,141 |