Greeneville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $33,250 to $50,099 per year for indexed programs. Greeneville has a population of about 15,531. Median household income is $51,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $61,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Greeneville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Greeneville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greeneville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Greeneville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,382
Avg net price
$20,251/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,831
Avg net price
$22,347/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,596
Avg net price
$22,063/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,956
Avg net price
$20,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,642
Avg net price
$17,858/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,279
Avg net price
$19,360/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,989
Avg net price
$14,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,434
Avg net price
$20,614/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,800
Out‑of‑state$19,800
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Greeneville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,980 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,690 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,860 |
| Teaching Assistant | $29,210 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Greeneville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 15,531 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,516 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Greeneville-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Morristown, TN – 26.9 mi away (60,098 pop)
- Johnson City, TN – 27.2 mi away (127,134 pop)
- Kingsport, TN – 28.8 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 43.1 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Asheville, NC – 43.9 mi away (299,892 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Greeneville, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Greeneville. The closest is Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, NC (27.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lees-McRae College (52.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Tennessee?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Tennessee are: Secondary School Teacher ($61,860), Middle School Teacher ($60,690), Elementary School Teacher ($59,980). Wages for Greeneville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Morristown instead of Greeneville?
Morristown, TN is 26.9 miles from Greeneville and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Greeneville an affordable place to study elementary education?
Greeneville’s median household income of $51,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeneville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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