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General Educational Leadership Schools in Tennessee

793 Educational Leadership and Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Educational Leadership is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in Tennessee

Educational Leadership and Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 398
Post-Master’s Certificate 200
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 195
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 195
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 195

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a educational leadership and administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of educational leadership and administration majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in Tennessee

There are 11,480 people in the state and 498,200 people in the nation working in educational leadership and administration jobs.

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Wages for General Educational Leadership Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a educational leadership and administration grad in the state is $74,750, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer educational leadership and administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. An average student at LMU will pay a net price of $14,866. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,368 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Lipscomb University

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

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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

This private school has an average net price of $16,258. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Union University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,990. 100% of students get financical aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,399 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

General Educational Leadership Careers in TN

Some of the careers educational leadership and administration majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $83,350
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 10% $80,750
Preschool Education Administrators 9% $46,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to educational leadership and administration.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Educational Administration 181
Curriculum Administration 94
Urban Education & Leadership 94
Higher Education Administration 60
Community College Education 1
Educational System Administration 1
Special Education Administration 1

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