Education at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is in Chattanooga, TN.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Among 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Use these rankings to compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 38 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #604 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 1,611 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 38 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #604 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 38 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #604 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Those who finish The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,521 |
| 2 years | $39,760 |
| 3 years | $41,047 |
| 4 years | $44,796 |
| 5 years | $46,630 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $44,796, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at $22,517.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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