Best Health Science Schools Near Dyersburg, TN (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 4 accredited schools offering health science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $107,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Dyersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science programs near Dyersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dyersburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dyersburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Baptist Health Sciences University

Memphis, TN 72.5 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
62.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,529
Avg net price $11,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,796
Out‑of‑state$13,796
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 72.6 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
89.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,318
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN 266.4 miles from Dyersburg
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,407
Avg net price $4,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 391.3 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee health science page.

Health Science Wages Near Dyersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$107,120
Health Education Specialist$49,630
Health Information Technologist$64,560
Health Technologist and Technician$49,180

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Dyersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health science schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering health science programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis, TN (72.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Three Rivers College (77.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Tennessee are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($107,120), Health Information Technologist ($64,560), Health Education Specialist ($49,630). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dyersburg an affordable place to study health science?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Dyersburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dyersburg:

Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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