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Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Tennessee

421 students earned Subject Specific Ed degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A Teacher Education Subject Specific major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Subject Specific Majors in Tennessee

Subject Specific Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 215
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a subject specific ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of subject specific ed majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Subject Specific Grads in Tennessee

94,060 people in the state and 4,833,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to subject specific ed.

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Wages for Teacher Education Subject Specific Jobs in Tennessee

Subject Specific Ed grads earn an average of $59,740 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer subject specific ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,048 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Lee University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,219. Graduates earn an average $32,702 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,915 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,660 after graduation.

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

67% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,970.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,745 a year.

#7

Carson - Newman University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

71% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, ETSU grads earn an average salary of $33,204.

#9

Belmont University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,904.

Teacher Education Subject Specific Careers in TN

Some of the careers subject specific ed majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 25% $59,410
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Business Professors 20% $70,770
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,120
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Psychology Professors 16% $65,170
Geography Professors 14% $69,750
Social Sciences Professors 14% $31,410
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,120
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $59,940
Sociology Professors 12% $19,440
Vocational Education Professors 12% $47,150
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $40,330
Teachers 12% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 11% $61,860
Political Science Professors 11% $73,190
History Professors 11% $62,050
Education Professors 11% $61,200
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380
Technical Education Teachers 10% $58,330
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $56,930
Librarians 10% $53,920
Economics Professors 9% $115,120
Middle School Teachers 9% $50,310
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 9% $0
Elementary School Teachers 9% $51,080
Chemistry Professors 9% $68,940
Physics Postsecondary Professors 9% $71,320
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $53,050
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 8% $74,270
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $88,000
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to subject specific ed.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,526
Educational Administration 1,225
General Education 605
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Special Education 354
Student Counseling 239
Teaching English or French 146
Instructional Media Design 65

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