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Education Schools in Tennessee

3,386 students earned Education degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,367
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 514
Post-Master’s Certificate 505
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 505

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Tennessee

160,580 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $56,220, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
302 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TNU grads earn an average salary of $40,702. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

290 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,368 a year. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at LMU.

#6

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 27% $32,010
Home Economics Professors 25% $59,410
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Interpreters and Translators 21% $41,360
Business Professors 20% $70,770
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,120
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Psychology Professors 16% $65,170
Special Education Teachers 15% $58,420
Geography Professors 14% $69,750
Social Sciences Professors 14% $31,410
Social Scientists 14% $61,230
Instructional Coordinators 13% $56,750
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
Multimedia Collections Specialists 13% $47,590
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,120
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $46,860
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $59,940
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 12% $49,690
Sociology Professors 12% $19,440
Vocational Education Professors 12% $47,150
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $83,350
Teachers 12% $0
Special Education Professors 12% $52,780
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 11% $61,860
Political Science Professors 11% $73,190
History Professors 11% $62,050
Education Professors 11% $61,200
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $56,930
Technical Education Teachers 10% $58,330
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 10% $80,750
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $51,550
Librarians 10% $53,920
Middle School Teachers 9% $50,310
Economics Professors 9% $115,120
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Teacher Assistants 9% $23,740
Preschool Teachers 9% $28,040
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 9% $0
Elementary School Teachers 9% $51,080
Chemistry Professors 9% $68,940
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $48,410
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $51,150
Physics Postsecondary Professors 9% $71,320
Preschool Education Administrators 9% $46,700
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $53,050
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 8% $74,270
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $31,950
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $88,000
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Psychology 424
Social Sciences 187
Library Science 140
Communication & Journalism 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 84
History 73
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9

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