For 6 Tennessee Bachelors Colleges, the average faculty salary is $51,748 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $59,305 at Tennessee Bachelors Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $50,376 at Tennessee Bachelors Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $45,976 at Tennessee Bachelors Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $49,894 at Tennessee Bachelors Colleges.
Tennessee Bachelors Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Tennessee Bachelors Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane CollegeJackson, TN | $48,526 | $56,733 | $49,337 | $48,022 | $42,000 | - | - |
| Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN | $46,845 | $61,876 | $51,414 | $43,929 | $42,247 | - | - |
| Nossi College of Art and DesignNashville, TN | $71,250 | - | - | - | $71,250 | - | - |
| Miller-Motte College-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | $43,124 | - | - | - | $43,124 | - | - |
| SAE Institute of Technology-NashvilleNashville, TN | $40,442 | - | - | - | $40,442 | - | - |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville CampusNashville, TN | $60,301 | - | - | - | $60,301 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University $148,484
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville $117,140
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center $115,086
- Belmont University $94,917
- Baptist Health Sciences University $93,174
- The University of the South $91,418
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga $91,410
- University of Memphis $87,855
- Middle Tennessee State University $87,588
- Rhodes College $85,478