USA Today recently released job growth predictions for the coming decade, highlighting key industries set to expand between now and 2035. Healthcare and technology are at the center of the up and coming job market, driven by increasing automation, the rise of artificial intelligence and changing demographics. Trevecca offers exceptional degree options that align with these growth sectors–located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech and healthcare hubs.
Healthcare Support: Projected Growth of 13.3%
As the population ages and caring professionals become more valued in an age of automation, healthcare support positions are among the fastest-growing and most stable.
Nursing: Trevecca offers tailored pathways for students looking to enter this important healthcare field in all stages of their lives. Traditional undergraduates can complete a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) on campus, while adult students can pursue an Associate of Science in nursing (ASN) and/or a BSN degree, both available as hybrid programs for working adults. - Healthcare Administration: Available at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, Trevecca’s healthcare administration programs prepare students to lead in business and operations. Graduates learn to navigate administrative challenges, optimize for organizational efficiency and advocate for quality patient care.
Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians: Projected Growth of 8%
In the next decade, skilled practitioners and technical specialists will become increasingly essential to meeting clinical demand nationwide and caring for patients in ways that don’t involve automation.
- Physician Assistant (PA): Home to the first and longest-established physician assistant program in the state of Tennessee, Trevecca has a rich history of educating highly skilled servant leaders. Trevecca PAs can expect to graduate with top-tier clinical expertise and diverse clinical training opportunities as they join the nation's fastest-growing healthcare field.
- Pre-Physical Therapy Track: Students in Trevecca’s exercise science program with a concentration in pre-physical therapy complete three practicums and meet all prerequisite requirements to prepare for graduate school. They have the opportunity to seamlessly transition from undergraduate study into doctoral coursework as a result of a partnership with Campbellsville University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.
Community and Social Service: Projected Growth of 7.4%
Across the country, organizations and communities require skilled, empathetic professionals to address complex social needs and support vulnerable populations.
- Social Work: Students in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and new Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are equipped to empower marginalized individuals, advocate for systemic change and serve communities in need. The University maintains a robust network of field placements across the Southeast, helping students make an impact in the areas they are most passionate about.
- Social Justice: The B.S. in civic engagement and restorative justice and the B.S. in nonprofit administration and social entrepreneurship are interdisciplinary degrees that prepare future leaders to analyze complex societal issues and implement community-focused solutions. Students participate in poverty alleviation practices and gain hands-on experience through Trevecca’s Urban Farm and Neighborhood Empowerment Program.
Computer and Mathematical Occupations: Projected Growth of 7.3%
To compete in an increasingly tech-driven economy, companies in every sector require experts who can navigate a rapidly-evolving technology landscape.
Trevecca’s growing School of STEM offers both associate and bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and computer science. Students study theory in the classroom then put their learning into practice through exceptional undergraduate research opportunities, including:
- Near-Space Research Program: Professors and students work together to design, build and launch high-altitude research balloons to altitudes exceeding 120,000 feet.
- Magnetic Imaging Research: Students gain hands-on experience operating a SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device).
- Applied Learning Labs: Courses utilize an on-campus cadaver lab, farm, greenhouse and modern computing facilities to assist students in building a strong professional portfolio.
Complete lists of graduate and undergraduate programs at Trevecca can be found at trevecca.edu.