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Elementary Education Schools in Tennessee

473 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Tennessee

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 402
Master’s Degree 71

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 84.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Tennessee

There are 28,880 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $52,610, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,795. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,553. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#3

Lee University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,687 a year.

#4

King University

Bristol
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,656 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,373 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,237 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
942 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,934. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

100% of students get financical aid. 54% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,204.

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $35,345 after graduation.

#10

Union University

Jackson
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

Elementary Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 9% $51,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education 485
Early Childhood Education 190
Secondary Education 182
Teacher Development & Methodology 119
Middle School Education & Teaching 94

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