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Special Education in Tennessee

Special Education Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Tennessee

There are 5,400 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $59,708, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 2 colleges in Tennessee that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,884 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,466 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Special Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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