by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Tennessee Tech University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Tennessee Tech University was ranked #96 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 96 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University is $39,034. 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 Tech University, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $15,302 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Tennessee Tech University is $178 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $334 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 189 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Tennessee Tech University does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Tennessee Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 112 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 13 |
| Special Education | 8 |
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