by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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UT Chattanooga was ranked #111 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 #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #249 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $39,481. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,833 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 UT Chattanooga is $179 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Chattanooga was $679 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Learn more about UT Chattanooga tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UT Chattanooga. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $50,277 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from UT Chattanooga in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 23 |
| Educational Administration | 15 |
| Special Education | 1 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 |