Small Business Schools In Tennessee
In Tennessee, there are 7 accredited schools where small business classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the small business academic community in Tennessee, and the future trends in small business training at the following levels:
- Small Business Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Small Business
- Masters degree in Small Business
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Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Small Business Employment
| Tennessee | 36,190 |
| National | 1,708,080 |
Of all of the small business professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Tennessee.
Employment Growth for Small business professionals In Tennessee
| 49,120 | 45,760 | 41,500 | 38,460 | 36,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Tennessee, small business is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 12,930 less small business professionals working in Tennessee than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of small business professionals has shrunk by 26%. This decline is faster than the national trend for small business professionals which shows a 3% increase in the number of small business professionals working around the nation.
Small Business VS. All Professions salaries in Tennessee
| $81,940 | $85,370 | $88,240 | $90,340 | $92,780 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Small Business
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by small business professionals is increasing in Tennessee. Small business professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $81,940 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $92,780 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Small business professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$39,620 |
25th percentile |
$55,080 |
50th percentile |
$77,370 |
75th percentile |
$113,050 |
90th percentile |
$148,730 |
This represents a 12% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 275% pay differential between the highest paid small business professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of small business in Tennessee.
Average Salaries for Small business professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Accounting |
$42,593 |
Advertising |
$54,282 |
Business Administration |
$75,653 |
Business Management |
$90,146 |
Finance |
$65,454 |
Forensic Accounting |
$54,887 |
Hospitality |
$28,019 |
Human Resources |
$58,697 |
International Business |
$78,905 |
Management |
$69,319 |
Marketing |
$73,488 |
Project Management |
$70,604 |
Property Management |
$40,840 |
Restaurant Management |
$42,070 |
Risk Management |
$65,193 |
Small Business |
$92,780 |
In Tennessee, small business professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Small Business programs available for each degree type for all schools in Tennessee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
As the number of small business professionals is decreasing in Tennessee state, the number of students graduating from the 7 accredited small business schools in Tennessee state is increasing. In 2006 there were 62 small business graduates from small business courses in Tennessee and in 2010 there were 78 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of small business school degree or certificate graduates in Tennessee by 26%. 71% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in small business.