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General Special Education Schools in Tennessee

309 Teaching Students with Disabilities students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A General Special Education major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Tennessee

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 157
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Tennessee

9,530 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Tennessee

Teaching Students with Disabilities grads earn an average of $52,410 in the state and $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $37,875. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,018 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 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, 85% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

In their early career, ETSU grads earn an average salary of $35,345. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,097 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#6

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,835 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 54% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Carson - Newman.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,553. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,795.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,253 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,017. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,099. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at FHU. 98% of the teachers are full time.

General Special Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 15% $58,420
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $46,860
Special Education Professors 12% $52,780
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $51,550
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $51,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teaching for Visually Impaired 13
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 8
Other Special Education & Teaching 6
Teaching for Autism 3
Elementary Special Education 3
Teaching for the Deaf 1
Secondary Special Education 1
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 1

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