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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

25 Colleges
$21,786 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$37,831 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 1,526 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best value experiences for grade specific ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges.

Top 10 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

$9,802 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Tennessee Technological University to be the best value school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tennessee Tech University are $9,802 per year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $15,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $102.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Tennessee Tech University also is in the top 20% of our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee ranking.

Full Teacher Education Grade Specific at Tennessee Technological University Report

$9,232 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Middle Tennessee State University are $9,232 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out an average of $23,298 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Teacher Education Grade Specific at Middle Tennessee State University Report

$9,848 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UT Chattanooga are $9,848 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at UT Chattanooga take out an average of $24,962 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $180.

Full Teacher Education Grade Specific at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Report

#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN
$8,431 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Peay State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Austin Peay State University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,431 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Austin Peay State University take out $24,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Teacher Education Grade Specific at Austin Peay State University Report

#5

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN
$8,336 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tennessee State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tennessee State University are $8,336 a year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Tennessee State University take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Teacher Education Grade Specific at Tennessee State University Report

$9,912 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Martin.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Martin are $9,912 per year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UT Martin take out is $23,500.

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#7

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN
$23,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Adventist University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Southern Adventist undergraduate students pay an average of $23,210 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Grade Specific Ed majors at Southern Adventist take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
$31,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Carson - Newman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carson - Newman are $31,320 per year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Carson - Newman take out is $26,000.

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$9,438 Average Tuition & Fees

East Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Tennessee list. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Johnson City.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ETSU are $9,438 per year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at ETSU accumulate an average of around $22,279 in student debt.

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#10

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
$10,056 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.

UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $10,056 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $30,606 in student debt.

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Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,845
Virginia 1,857
North Carolina 3,759
Florida 3,339
Kentucky 1,644
South Carolina 1,615
Louisiana 780
Arkansas 1,727
Alabama 2,521
Mississippi 1,592
West Virginia 533

One of 14 majors within the area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

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