by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southwest. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #7 out of 16 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southwest highly for allied health professions, placing at #693 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 693 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Tennessee | 16 of 28 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 168 of 311 |
The following degree levels are available for allied health professions at Southwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 28 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
| Certificate | 80 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwest Tennessee Community College handed out 28 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
Southwest holds a strong position among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,104 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Southwest are White. Roughly 54% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Southwest conferred 16 associate’s completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Southwest granted 12 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 8% to women and 92% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southwest Tennessee Community College conferred 13 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Southwest has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 92% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Southwest were White. Approximately 62% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southwest granted 13 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 8% to women and 92% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
During the most recent reporting year, Southwest Tennessee Community College conferred 80 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Southwest is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at Southwest were White. Approximately 55% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southwest granted 80 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
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