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2026 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee

28 Colleges in the United States
3,238 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$54,703 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their allied health professions programs.

College Factual analyzed 43 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best allied health professions schools.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall allied health professions education in Tennessee.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center this year for allied health professions. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Memphis. The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center awarded about 26 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center earn a median of $111,698 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,679. See the full allied health professions program report for The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Lincoln Memorial University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Harrogate. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Lincoln Memorial University awarded about 191 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Lincoln Memorial University earn around $123,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,693. Read more about the allied health professions program at Lincoln Memorial University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 56 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Lipscomb University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Lipscomb University

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East Tennessee State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. East Tennessee State University is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. East Tennessee State University awarded about 65 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $48,671 in their early career. East Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $24,568 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from East Tennessee State University

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Roane State Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 160 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Roane State Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Roane State Community College generally make around $41,121. Students borrow a median of $8,855 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Roane State Community College

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Jackson State Community College landed the #6 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 65 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Jackson State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Jackson State Community College earn around $48,919 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,553 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Jackson State Community College

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Volunteer State Community College landed the #7 spot for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Gallatin. Volunteer State Community College awarded about 194 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $46,658 in their early career. Volunteer State Community College graduates carry a median of $10,906 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Volunteer State Community College

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Columbia State Community College landed the #8 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 128 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia State Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Columbia State Community College earn around $54,641 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia State Community College graduates carry a median of $11,670 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Columbia State Community College

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Southwest Tennessee Community College placed #9 among the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Southwest Tennessee Community College awarded about 121 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Southwest Tennessee Community College generally make around $46,124. Students borrow a median of $8,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Dyersburg State Community College came in at #10 for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Dyersburg, Dyersburg State Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 134 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Dyersburg State Community College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Dyersburg State Community College earn a median of $41,177 early in their careers. Dyersburg State Community College graduates carry a median of $10,611 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Dyersburg State Community College

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Motlow State Community College landed the #11 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the rural area of Tullahoma, Motlow State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Motlow State Community College awarded about 144 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $42,267 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,470. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Motlow State Community College

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Chattanooga State Community College earned the #12 position for allied health professions this year. Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chattanooga. Chattanooga State Community College awarded about 107 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $52,014 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,348 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Chattanooga State Community College

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Austin Peay State University earned the #13 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Austin Peay State University earn a median of $47,809 early in their careers. Austin Peay State University graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Austin Peay State University

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Milligan College
Milligan, TN

Milligan College placed #14 among the best allied health professions schools. Milligan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milligan. Milligan College graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Milligan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Milligan College generally make around $107,166. Milligan College graduates carry a median of $26,150 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Milligan College

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South College
Knoxville, TN

South College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of Knoxville. About 53% of students finish within six years. South College awarded about 424 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of South College earn a median of $66,010 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the allied health professions program at South College

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lee University graduates 63% of students within six years. Lee University awarded about 10 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Lee University earn a median of $38,249 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,422. Get the full allied health professions details for Lee University

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Trevecca Nazarene University earned the #17 position for allied health professions this year. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 51 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Trevecca Nazarene University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Trevecca Nazarene University earn around $110,360 in the first couple years of their career. Trevecca Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $24,962 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Trevecca Nazarene University

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Walters State Community College earned the #18 position for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Morristown. About 97 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Walters State Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Walters State Community College generally make around $43,173. Students borrow a median of $10,210 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Walters State Community College

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #19 for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $43,821. Students borrow a median of $23,324 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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Northeast State Community College came in at #20 for allied health professions this year. Set in the rural area of Blountville, Northeast State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeast State Community College awarded about 97 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $39,673 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,404 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Northeast State Community College

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Bethel University Tennessee ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the town of McKenzie, Bethel University Tennessee is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. Bethel University Tennessee awarded about 50 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $109,728 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,583. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Bethel University Tennessee

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Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences came in at #22 for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Memphis, Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $57,633 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,176 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences

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Christian Brothers University earned the #23 position for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Memphis. Christian Brothers University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 64 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Christian Brothers University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Christian Brothers University generally make around $51,040. Christian Brothers University graduates carry a median of $32,416 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Christian Brothers University

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Cleveland State Community College placed #24 among the best allied health professions schools. Cleveland State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Cleveland. There were roughly 56 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Cleveland State Community College earn around $37,323 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,277. See the full allied health professions program report for Cleveland State Community College

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Tennessee State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tennessee State University awarded about 17 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Tennessee State University generally make around $48,894. Typical student debt for the program is $29,489. See the full allied health professions program report for Tennessee State University

Rest of the Top 36 Allied Health Professions Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s allied health professions ranking:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 43 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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