Cheapest Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Colleges in Tennessee

Christian Brothers University leads Tennessee's rehabilitation therapy programs with a net price of just $10,896, making it more affordable than any public option despite its private status. Tennessee's healthcare sector, anchored by HCA Healthcare's Nashville headquarters, creates strong demand for rehabilitation professionals across the state's growing medical facilities. The $21,200 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects the wide range of institutional approaches, with graduation rates spanning from 50% to 72% among the seven schools offering these health science degrees.

Programs

$10,896 – $32,096

Net Price Range

60.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Christian Brothers University Memphis, Tennessee	$10,896	$37,300	56.0%	87.5%
2	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$12,817	$10,144	53.1%	82.7%
3	East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee	$15,794	$9,950	49.9%	85.3%
4	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, Tennessee	$24,334	$25,590	51.4%	65.8%
5	Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee	$25,610	$38,824	68.7%	71.1%
6	Union University Jackson, Tennessee	$26,815	$38,450	70.9%	52.6%
7	Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee	$32,096	$41,320	71.7%	96.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Christian Brothers University offer such low net costs for a private school?

Christian Brothers University provides extensive financial aid that brings the average net price to $10,896, significantly below its $37,300 sticker price. This makes it cheaper than public alternatives like UT Chattanooga at $12,817 net cost.

What accounts for the large price differences between Tennessee rehabilitation programs?

Net costs range from $10,896 at Christian Brothers to $32,096 at Belmont University, a $21,200 spread. Private schools like Union University and Lipscomb fall in the middle range around $25,000-$27,000, while public options cluster between $12,817-$15,794.

Do higher-cost programs show better graduation outcomes in Tennessee?

Belmont University has the highest net cost at $32,096 and the strongest graduation rate at 71.7%. However, Union University achieves a 70.9% graduation rate at $26,815, showing that mid-tier pricing can deliver comparable academic results.

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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.