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Mathematics Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 438 students earned their Math degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 356
Master’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 22,370 people employed in jobs related to a math degree, compared to 1,205,580 nationwide.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $56,790, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,579. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. 97% of students get financical aid.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Austin Peay State University.

#9

Belmont University

Nashville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $30,489.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,455. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,280 a year. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Sewanee.

Mathematics Careers in TN

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $66,690
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,710
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Applied Mathematics 164
Statistics 34

View all majors related to Mathematics

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