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General Special Education Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 318 students earned their Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in TN.

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 196
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

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: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $25,704.

#6

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. In their early career, Carson - Newman grads earn an average salary of $36,708. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Carson - Newman.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845. 100% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,432 a year. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at FHU.

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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