by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CU highly for health professions, coming in at #1,490 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,490 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Tennessee | 28 of 51 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 314 of 662 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at CU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This health professions area of study at CU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Cumberland University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
CU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at CU report a median salary of $66,878 a year. This is lower than $67,225, the median for all majors at CU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CU, health professions students borrow a median amount of $29,250 in student loans. This is above $22,562, the typical median for all majors at CU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,336 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at CU were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at CU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 7 |
