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Elementary Education Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 456 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in TN.

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 384
Master’s Degree 72

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 87.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#3

Lee University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#4

King University

Bristol
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,746 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at King.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $40,702 after graduation.

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,039 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Johnson University will pay a net price of $17,671.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

99% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

#10

Union University

Jackson
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,990. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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
Secondary Education 318
Early Childhood Education 190
Teacher Development & Methodology 119
Middle School Education & Teaching 94

View all majors related to Elementary Education

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