Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods programs in Tennessee
Compare 19 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $55,188 | Not available |
| 2 | Southern Adventist University | Collegedale | $50,119 | $24,250 |
| 3 | Lee University | Cleveland | $48,382 | $23,832 |
| 4 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens | $46,925 | Not available |
| 5 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $46,900 | $25,000 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $46,252 | $22,500 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $46,029 | $22,517 |
| 8 | Tennessee State University | Nashville | $45,886 | $29,000 |
| 9 | Lipscomb University | Nashville | $44,328 | $21,500 |
| 10 | University of Memphis | Memphis | $44,293 | $28,439 |
| 11 | King University | Bristol | $44,219 | $22,750 |
| 12 | Milligan University | Milligan | $44,167 | $27,000 |
| 13 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $43,687 | $15,000 |
| 14 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $43,264 | $14,566 |
| 15 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson | $43,057 | $23,125 |
| 16 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $42,481 | $21,000 |
| 17 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $42,340 | $26,500 |
| 18 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | $42,332 | Not available |
| 19 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | $40,508 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.