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General Education Schools in Tennessee

309 students earned Education degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Tennessee

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 690 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, education grads earn an average of $68,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Tusculum University

Greeneville
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Graduates earn an average $34,911 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

#3

Union University

Jackson
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,818 a year. 60% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. 87% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Bethel University

McKenzie
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,412 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at William Jennings Bryan College.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,706. In their early career, CU grads earn an average salary of $45,915. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#8

Milligan University

Milligan College
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,690.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,484. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $61,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Educational Administration 1,211
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Teacher Education Grade Specific 451
Student Counseling 239
Teacher Education Subject Specific 236
Special Education 146
Teaching English or French 140
Instructional Media Design 65

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