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Music Education Schools in Tennessee

55 Music Teacher Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Music Education is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Education Majors in Tennessee

Music Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a music teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music teacher education majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Music Education Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 34,370 people employed in jobs related to a music teacher education degree, compared to 1,816,780 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Education Jobs in Tennessee

Music Teacher Education grads earn an average of $53,620 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 14 colleges in Tennessee that offer music teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

#1

Belmont University

Nashville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,954 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#1

Lee University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,702 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#4

Union University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,990. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#5

Lipscomb University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,745 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#6

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,982. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Johnson University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

#8

Welch College

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,129 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Fisk University

Nashville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
911 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $22,060. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

Maryville College

Maryville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,733. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,412 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,819 a year.

#8

Bethel University

McKenzie
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,001 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,717.

#8

Milligan University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,263 a year. 67% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

Music Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers music teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
Education Professors 11% $61,200
Middle School Teachers 9% $50,310
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Teacher Education 123
Reading Education 62
Physical Education & Coaching 50
Mathematics Education 24
History Education 20
English & Language Arts Education 19
Art Education 18
Modern Language Education 11

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