Here is an overview of this program at South College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South College as a strong choice for allied health professions, placing at #667 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 667 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee | 15 of 28 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 158 of 311 |
The following degree levels are available for allied health professions at South College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Associate’s | 175 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 213 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South College conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
South College is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South College earn a median of $87,936 a year. This is above $68,928, the median for all majors at South College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South College, allied health professions graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,644, the typical median for all majors at South College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,450 | $16,450 |
| Fees | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at South College were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a bachelor’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South College conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
South College awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
South College conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
South College granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, South College conferred 175 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
South College is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 12% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at South College are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
South College conferred 93 associate’s completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
South College awarded 55 associate’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
South College granted 27 associate’s completions in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South College handed out 10 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
South College is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at South College are White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South College conferred 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in nuclear medical technology/technologist recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
South College awarded 4 undergraduate certificate degrees in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South College conferred 1 certificate degree in allied health professions.
South College has not been ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in allied health professions from South College were men.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at South College were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South College awarded 1 certificate completion in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at South College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 213 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.