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General Education Schools in Tennessee

605 students earned Education degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Associate Degree 250
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 84.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Tennessee

690 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Tennessee

Education grads earn an average of $68,690 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Tusculum University

Greeneville
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,664 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,817.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845. 100% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,699 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Union University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,597 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Columbia State Community College will pay a net price of $6,041. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,072 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

In their early career, VSCC grads earn an average salary of $32,138. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,704.

General Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $61,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,526
Educational Administration 1,225
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Teacher Education Subject Specific 421
Special Education 354
Student Counseling 239
Teaching English or French 146
Instructional Media Design 65

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