by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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The elementary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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 elementary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to take a look at Southern Adventist University. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Collegedale.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Southern Adventist University
It's hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Vanderbilt University
It is hard to beat Lipscomb University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Lipscomb University
It is difficult to beat Middle Tennessee State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Middle Tennessee State University
It is hard to beat Freed-Hardeman University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Henderson.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Freed-Hardeman University
Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Jefferson City.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Carson - Newman University
Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Cookeville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Tennessee Technological University
Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Lee University
Union is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Union University
Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Christian Brothers University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 1,521 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 1,158 |
| Georgia | 453 | 1,091 |
| Virginia | 421 | 429 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 454 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 709 |
| Alabama | 320 | 756 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 333 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 403 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 824 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 268 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 334 |
| Early Childhood Education | 160 |
| Secondary Education | 104 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 89 |
