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General Education Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 605 students earned their General Education degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Associate Degree 250
Bachelor’s Degree 46
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 general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 84.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Tennessee

690 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $68,690, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Tusculum University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,911 a year. An average student at Tusculum will pay a net price of $16,817. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,845. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,105 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

In their early career, Motlow grads earn an average salary of $30,699. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#4

Union University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $18,579.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Columbia State Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,597. This public school has an average net price of $6,041.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,915 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,380.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

A typical student attending VSCC will pay a net price of $6,704. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

General Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

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

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