Top elementary education programs in Tennessee

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.

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#1 in Tennessee | #111 in Elementary education nationally

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee

Economic score 0.70

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 earnings 0.7

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

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

Economic score 0.70

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 earnings 0.7

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

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Economic score 1.02

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 earnings 0.9

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

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee

Economic score 1.07

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 earnings 0.9

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.

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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.

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