TeacherPortal Salary Comfort Score

9th

friendliest state for teachers

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Tennessee is ninth on our comfort scale with starting salaries of $32,369 and average salaries of $42,537.  This state is famous for being the hotbed of country music.  So, if you've got a thing for Kenney Chesney and friends, this is a great place for you to teach and get your master's in education.

How do salaries grow in Tennessee?

Starting Salary: $32,369
Average Salary: $42,537

Student/Teacher Ratios in Tennessee, 2006

Number of Teachers: 60,691
Number of Students: 940,711
Students per Teacher: 15.5

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Top Online Schools

University of Phoenix Online Campus 
  • MA in Education - Administration and Supervision
  • Continuing Education for Teachers
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Education - Special Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Computer Education
  • EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English as a Second Language
  • EdD in Educational Leadership - Educational Technology
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English and Language Arts Education
  • MA in Education - Adult Education and Training
  • PhD in Higher Education Administration
  • Early Childhood Education Endorsement Certificate
  • MA in Education - Early Childhood Education
  • MA in Education - Teacher Leadership
  • AA-Elementary Education
  • AA-Paraprofessional Education
  • Educational Specialist
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Walden University Online Campus 
  • B.S. in Child Development
  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
  • Doctor of Education
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Education Specialist
  • M.S. in Education
  • M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
  • M.S.Ed - Adolescent Literacy and Technology
  • M.S.Ed - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • M.S.Ed - Educational Leadership
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Literacy
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
  • M.S.Ed - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Middle Level Education
  • M.S.Ed - Professional Development
  • M.S.Ed - Science
  • M.S.Ed - Special Education
  • M.S.Ed - Teacher Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Education
  • Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching
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Grand Canyon University Online Campus 
  • BS in Secondary Education - English
  • BS in Secondary Education - Math
  • BS in Secondary Education - Social Studies
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
  • MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership
  • MEd in Education Administration - School Leadership
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators
  • MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • BS in Elementary Education - English
  • BS in Elementary Education - Science
  • BS in Elementary Education - Math
  • BS in Elementary Education / Special Education
  • BS in Secondary Education - Business Education
  • BS in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology
  • MA in Teaching
  • MEd in Education Administration
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership
  • BA in English Literature
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in History
  • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
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Talk About Salaries in Tennessee

2 Comments

rmiltner at 08:58 PM on 09/12/09


"Students per teacher: 15.5" How is that computed? The reality in a classroom may be 30+ children /teacher. Could you possibly provide a classroom ratio (actual student avg per teacher assigned in each class) vs a complete school ratio (ie counting principal, librarian, etc).

miked at 03:07 PM on 09/13/09


I've been teaching physed in N.Y. for the past 8 yrs and cant wait to get out. My salary is very good for a teacher, about 70,000 (with Masters degree) but would take a pay cut to teach elsewhere. I heard Tennesse was a great place to live and teach. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to live/teach? Thanks.



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