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Higher Education Administration in Tennessee

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Higher Education Administration Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Higher Education Administration is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Tennessee

5,040 people in the state and 184,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to higher education/higher education administration.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Tennessee

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration grads earn an average of $74,750 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970.

10 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. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

#3

Lee University

Cleveland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at Lee University will pay a net price of $18,219.

7 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

Higher Education Administration Careers in TN

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $83,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
General Educational Leadership 793
Other Educational Administration 181
Curriculum Administration 94
Urban Education & Leadership 94
Special Education Administration 1
Community College Education 1
Educational System Administration 1

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

View Nationwide Higher Education Administration Report

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