The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Education master’s graduates in Tennessee earn a weighted average salary of $44,054 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.
Our education graduate rankings cover 10 of the 14 programs available in Tennessee, accounting for 89% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$42,843
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$28,269
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in Tennessee|#112 in Elementary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$43,068
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$29,051
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in Tennessee|#168 in Elementary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$44,085
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.9
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$40,756
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#4 in Tennessee|#172 in Elementary education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$39,535
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.9
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$36,000
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in elementary education in Tennessee?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in elementary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in elementary education earn in Tennessee?
Salary
$44,054
The median master's degree in elementary education graduate earns $44,054 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in elementary education cost in Tennessee?
Net cost
$15,897
The average annual cost of a master's degree in elementary education is $15,897. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
A master's in teaching enhances skills, expands career opportunities, and equips educators with innovative teaching methods to support student success.
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