Nontraditional students are searching for flexible degree programs at Tennessee
colleges and universities. Associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and advanced degrees are helping working
professionals to secure higher earnings and career advancement. Thanks to
advanced technology, Tennessee
schools are now able to offer campus-based and online degree programs
that allow students to maintain work and personal commitments.
Graduates of Tennessee Colleges and Universities Find Employment with the
Top 5 Tennessee Industries
Local industry is continually diversifying in the "Volunteer State".
Tennessee
universities and colleges are currently preparing students from all life
situations to compete in the state's top 5 industries, including:1, 2, 3
- Tennessee Trade, Transportation, and Utilities.
- Tennessee Government.
- Tennessee Manufacturing.
- Tennessee Professional and Business Services.
- Tennessee Leisure and Hospitality.
Tennessee College Graduates Enter the 18th Largest Economy in the
Nation
Local tourism to Nashville and Memphis boost the economy of Tennessee. College
graduates are benefiting from a strong economy that boasts:3, 4
- The 2005 Tennessee gross state product was $226,502, the 18th largest in the
nation.
- The September, 2006 Tennessee unemployment rate was 4.6%, on par with the
national average.
- 2,853,400 people are employed in Tennessee.
- The 2004 – 2005 Tennessee median household income was $39,376.
Tennessee Universities and Colleges Offer Nontraditional Programs for
Working Professionals
Attending college in
Tennessee is easier than ever before. Unique combinations of
campus-based and online degree
programs are now available through Tennessee schools, such as:
- Kaplan
University: Nashville College Campus.
- University of Phoenix: Chattanooga College Campus, Memphis
University Campus, Nashville College Campus, and Online Degree Programs.
- ITT Technical Institute: Knoxville
College Campus, Memphis University Campus, Nashville College Campus, and Online
Degree Programs.
Prospective students may request additional information from Tennessee schools of
interest by completing a brief profile form. An extensive list of Tennessee
colleges and universities is also available through Dynasty Education,
the leading education and career resource website.
Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
November 23, 2006
References:
1. Pearson Education. (2000 – 2006). Tennessee, The Columbia Electronic
Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 21, 2006, from
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0848165.html.
2. Wikipedia. (last modified November 20, 2006). Tennessee. Retrieved
November 21, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee.
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2006). Tennessee
Economy at a Glance. Retrieved November 21, 2006, from
http://stats.bls.gov/eag/eag.TN.htm.
4. U.S. Census Bureau. (last modified August 29, 2006). Two-Year-Average
Median Household Income by State: 2003 – 2005. Retrieved November 8, 2006, from
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/income05/statemhi2.html.
