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Christian Brothers University stands out among Tennessee's health sciences programs with net costs reaching just $10,896 despite a sticker price of $37,300. This extreme affordability gap highlights the financial aid potential at private institutions across the state. With HCA Healthcare headquartered in Nashville and Tennessee's growing medical sector, the eight programs range from $10,896 to $25,610 in net costs. Graduation rates span from 34.9% at Bethel University to 68.7% at Lipscomb University, showing significant variation in student outcomes even within this affordable tier.
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Programs
$10,896 – $25,610
Net Price Range
52.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,896 $37,300 56.0% 87.5%
2 $16,494 $18,900 55.9%
3 $17,182 $17,935 36.7%
4 $20,399 $22,690 60.7% 72.6%
5 $20,986 $38,514 47.2% 69.5%
6 $21,131 $39,350 60.3% 66.7%
7 $21,803 $18,168 34.9% 88.8%
8 $25,610 $38,824 68.7% 71.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains Christian Brothers University's unusually low net price of $10,896?

The Memphis institution offers substantial financial aid packages that reduce the $37,300 sticker price by over $26,000 for typical students. With an 87.46% acceptance rate and 56% graduation rate, CBU provides accessible entry into health sciences while maintaining reasonable completion rates.

How do graduation rates vary among Tennessee's most affordable health sciences programs?

Completion rates range dramatically from 34.9% at Bethel University to 68.7% at Lipscomb University. Lee University achieves a solid 60.7% graduation rate at $20,399 net cost, while South College graduates just 36.7% of students despite charging $17,182 annually.

Does Tennessee's healthcare job market support graduates from these programs?

The state hosts major healthcare employers including HCA Healthcare and hospital systems throughout Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Tennessee's absence of state income tax also benefits healthcare workers, while the Tennessee Promise program helps students complete prerequisite coursework affordably.

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