by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of special education. Combined, these schools handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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Your choice of special education for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their bachelor's degree.
The special ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education.
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in special education. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Lee University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the special ed program report average early career earnings of $37,093.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Lee University
University of Memphis is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education. UofM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Memphis.
Bachelor's recipients from the special education degree program at University of Memphis earn $2,746 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from University of Memphis
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in special education has to take a look at Carson - Newman University. Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of Jefferson City.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Carson - Newman University
Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Lipscomb University
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.
Soon after graduating, special ed bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $37,691 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Middle Tennessee State University
Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the special ed program earn about $33,928 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from East Tennessee State University
FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Henderson.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Freed-Hardeman University
Union is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Union University
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 391 |
| Georgia | 224 | 152 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 283 |
| Virginia | 213 | 128 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 148 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 180 |
| Alabama | 184 | 189 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 50 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 47 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 5 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 196 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 6 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,071 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 185 |
| General Education | 46 |
| Other Education | 20 |
| Educational Administration | 14 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
