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Early Childhood Education Schools in Tennessee

150 students earned Child development degrees in Tennessee in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Tennessee

Child development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 115
Master’s Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 9,620 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 555,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $32,630, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,732. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,220. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,345 a year. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,162 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,913. Graduates earn an average $41,817 after graduation. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Milligan.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
8,077 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,494.

#6

Welch College

Gallatin
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
335 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,875. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,879 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Lee University

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

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Lee University. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,794 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Christian Brothers. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Early Childhood Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 9% $28,040
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $48,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education 485
Elementary Education 456
Secondary Education 182
Teacher Development & Methodology 119
Middle School Education & Teaching 94

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

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