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Elementary Teaching in Tennessee

Elementary Teaching Schools in Tennessee

469 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Tennessee

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 81.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Tennessee

28,880 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Tennessee

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $52,610 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,886.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,917. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Lee University

Cleveland
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. This private school has an average net price of $20,083. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,928. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,643.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,116 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,124. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

South College

Knoxville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,997. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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#10

Johnson University

Knoxville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,947. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in TN

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 9% $51,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education 149
Teacher Development & Methodology 119
Secondary Education 78
Early Childhood Education 28
Middle School Education & Teaching 5

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