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Special Education Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 335 students earned their Special Ed degrees in TN.

In this state, Special Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Tennessee

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 173
Master’s Degree 147
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Tennessee

10,200 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $52,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

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

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,875 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. 70% of students get financical aid.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,273 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

#4

Lipscomb University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 54% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,345 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Carson - Newman University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,290 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,553. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,300 a year.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,421 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,717 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $13,848. Graduates earn an average $41,237 after graduation.

#8

Lee University

Cleveland
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,505 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,687 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

Special Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $41,360
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 special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,526
Educational Administration 1,225
General Education 605
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Teacher Education Subject Specific 421
Student Counseling 239
Teaching English or French 146
Instructional Media Design 65

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