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. See how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville compares to other colleges that offer education.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville holds a strong position among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #618 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Education Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 23 |
| Best Value Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 23 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 23 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Tennessee | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville handed out 69 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,449 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
Find out more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 7% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of education master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The education program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 174 |
| General Education | 79 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 21 |
| Special Education | 14 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 |
| Educational Assessment | 3 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |