Tennessee · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in Tennessee, ranked by earnings

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
756
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,981
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General Internal Medicine Physicians
$165,060
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Medicine in Tennessee

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate Private not-for-profit
33850%$18,981
2The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis Public
170
3Vanderbilt University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
9594%$14,854
4Meharry Medical College
Nashville Private not-for-profit
91
5East Tennessee State University
Johnson City Public
6253%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: General Internal Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1216).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$238,380
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
2,680
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$165,060
median $67,150
Best-paying metro
$446,840
Knoxville, TN

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$294,790 avg · 4,370 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$165,060 avg · 2,680 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$256,650 avg · 2,520 jobs
Pediatricians, General
$197,990 avg · 910 jobs
Anesthesiologists
$364,200 avg · 860 jobs
Cardiologists
$480,980 avg · 570 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Tennessee.

How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Tennessee is $165,060 (median $67,150), across about 2,680 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Medicine program?+

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for General Internal Medicine Physicians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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