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General Education Schools in Tennessee

605 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
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 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: 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

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
31% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

In their early career, Tusculum grads earn an average salary of $34,911. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#4

Union University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 60% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,990.

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

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,597 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $24,706. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,072 after graduation. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,380.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

In their early career, VSCC grads earn an average salary of $32,138. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,704. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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