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Special Education Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 354 students earned their Special Ed degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 208
Master’s Degree 127
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Tennessee

10,200 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $52,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

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

A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,970. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 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. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,579. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#4

Lipscomb University

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

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 52% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $25,704.

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

Graduates earn an average $33,204 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,894.

#6

Carson - Newman University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,982. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,752. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,932. Graduates earn an average $37,658 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Lee University

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Special Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $41,360
Special Education Teachers 15% $58,420
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $46,860
Special Education Professors 12% $52,780
Middle School Special Education Teachers 10% $51,550
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $51,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,526
Educational Administration 1,225
General Education 605
Curriculum & Instruction 546
Teacher Education Subject Specific 421
Student Counseling 239
Teaching English or French 146
Instructional Media Design 65

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