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Early Childhood Education Schools in Tennessee

190 students earned Child development degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 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 160
Master’s Degree 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Associate Degree 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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
11,728 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This public school has an average net price of $14,040.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Tennessee Tech University grads earn an average salary of $37,658. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

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

98% of students get financical aid. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,752.

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

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Milligan University

Milligan College
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Milligan.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,867.

#6

Welch College

Gallatin
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
358 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,129 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Welch.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Lee University

Cleveland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 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 loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

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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