by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Tennessee State University stacks up against peers offering education.
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Tennessee State University holds a strong position among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #1,121 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, Tennessee State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,970 a year. This is lower than $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tennessee State University, education students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is below $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University are Black or African American. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of education master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Tennessee State University are Black or African American. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Tennessee State University.
This education program at Tennessee State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 120 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 37 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 |
| Special Education | 9 |
| Instructional Media Design | 5 |
| Student Counseling | 4 |