by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southwest. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #6 out of 25 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southwest among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #1,149 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,149 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Tennessee | 16 of 51 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 197 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at Southwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 135 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 23 |
| Certificate | 107 |
This health professions field at Southwest covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Southwest Tennessee Community College handed out 135 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Southwest ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,104 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
Find out more about Southwest tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Southwest were Black or African American. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southwest Tennessee Community College handed out 23 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Southwest is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 70% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Southwest were Black or African American. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southwest Tennessee Community College awarded 107 certificate degrees in health professions.
Southwest has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 58% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at Southwest were Black or African American. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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