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General Education Schools in Tennessee

554 Education students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, General Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 242
Master’s Degree 229
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 690 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, education grads earn an average of $68,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

#1

Tusculum University

Greeneville
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,494 Total Students

In their early career, Tusculum grads earn an average salary of $37,043. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,852 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,131 after graduation. 46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#4

Union University

Jackson
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,853. 85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,383 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. 28% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,644.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,540 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at CU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,895.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 35% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,896 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

A typical student attending VSCC will pay a net price of $6,645. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

General Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,526
Educational Administration 1,225
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Teacher Education Subject Specific 421
Special Education 354
Student Counseling 239
Teaching English or French 146
Instructional Media Design 65

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