Cheapest Health and Medical Administrative Services Colleges in Tennessee

Tennessee State University offers the most affordable health and medical administrative services program in Tennessee at just $10,026 net cost, creating a $15,240 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Healthcare administration opportunities abound across the state, particularly with HCA Healthcare headquartered in Nashville, the nation's largest for-profit hospital operator. Baptist Health Sciences University graduates earn the highest median salary at $42,682, while Tennessee State graduates start at $37,208. The 13 programs span from public universities leveraging Tennessee Promise benefits to specialized health sciences institutions, with graduation rates varying dramatically from 30.5% at Tusculum University to 60.7% at Lee University.

Programs

$10,026 – $25,266

Net Price Range

$39,945

Avg. Program Earnings

46.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Tennessee State University Nashville, Tennessee	$10,026	$8,568	33.0%
2	Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, Tennessee	$13,401	$13,846	53.8%	40.9%
3	Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, Tennessee	$14,459	$29,790	54.8%	70.9%
4	Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, Tennessee	$14,879	$29,264	43.6%	60.7%
5	East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee	$15,794	$9,950	49.9%	85.3%
6	South College Knoxville, Tennessee	$17,182	$17,935	36.7%
7	Cumberland University Lebanon, Tennessee	$18,292	$27,840	47.0%	66.2%
8	Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, Tennessee	$18,661	$34,700	46.4%	79.8%
9	Lee University Cleveland, Tennessee	$20,399	$22,690	60.7%	72.6%
10	Tusculum University Greeneville, Tennessee	$22,874	$28,500	30.5%	81.1%
11	King University Bristol, Tennessee	$23,508	$34,800	46.4%	60.8%
12	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, Tennessee	$24,334	$25,590	51.4%	65.8%
13	Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$25,266		55.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tennessee State University so much cheaper than other programs?

As a public university, Tennessee State charges just $8,568 in-state tuition, resulting in a $10,026 net cost after aid. Private competitors like King University charge $34,800 in tuition, making the public option $24,774 less expensive annually.

How do graduation rates compare across Tennessee health administration programs?

Graduation rates span a 30-point range, from Lee University's 60.7% to Tusculum University's 30.5%. Baptist Health Sciences University achieves 53.8% with its specialized health focus, while Tennessee State graduates 33% of students.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings?

Baptist Health Sciences University produces the highest-earning graduates at $42,682 despite costing only $13,401 net. Tennessee State costs $3,375 less but graduates earn $5,474 less annually, suggesting program quality matters more than price.

Where do Tennessee health administration graduates typically find employment?

HCA Healthcare's Nashville headquarters creates numerous opportunities, along with major medical centers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The state's lack of income tax means graduates keep more of their $37,208 to $42,682 starting salaries.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.