by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #409 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 409 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #525 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,756 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $36,773 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University was $836 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $291 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
Learn more about Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 78% of grads 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee State University grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 5 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Tennessee State University, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 80 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 24 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
| Special Education | 3 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.