Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$85,955Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$122,742 2Union UniversityJackson · Debt not reported$88,094 3Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$87,850 4East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · Debt not reported$85,955 5University of MemphisMemphis · Debt not reported$85,070 6Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City · Debt not reported$76,497

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9039Education Administrators, All Other

State median wage: $118,330
Middle 50% wage range: $87,990–$132,910
State employment: 720
Projected growth: +1.6%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $67,550–$159,650

11-9032Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

State median wage: $97,590
Middle 50% wage range: $83,050–$108,690
State employment: 6,180
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 20,600

10th–90th percentile: $70,960–$134,630

11-9033Education Administrators, Postsecondary

State median wage: $100,850
Middle 50% wage range: $79,570–$167,170
State employment: 2,680
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 14,500

10th–90th percentile: $65,000–$224,710

11-9031Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

State median wage: $49,200
Middle 50% wage range: $45,900–$60,270
State employment: 710
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 5,200

10th–90th percentile: $39,670–$79,290

11-3131Training and Development Managers

State median wage: $121,030
Middle 50% wage range: $98,940–$156,060
State employment: 840
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $84,680–$200,970

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Vanderbilt University	Nashville	$122,742	Not available
2	Union University	Jackson	$88,094	Not available
3	Trevecca Nazarene University	Nashville	$87,850	Not available
4	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	$85,955	Not available
5	University of Memphis	Memphis	$85,070	Not available
6	Carson-Newman University	Jefferson City	$76,497	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Educational Administration and Supervision in Tennessee

What do Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $85,955 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Vanderbilt University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.