16
Schools Ranked
$26,894
Avg. Program Earnings
59.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate
Top 16 Schools
| # | School | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | School Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
|
$39,009 | 60.7% | private-nonprofit |
| 2 |
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$33,993 | 33.0% | public |
| 3 |
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$30,891 | 92.7% | private-nonprofit |
| 4 |
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
|
$30,409 | 54.0% | public |
| 5 |
Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee
|
$30,119 | 81.6% | private-nonprofit |
| 6 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
|
$26,933 | 73.5% | public |
| 7 |
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee
|
$26,121 | 44.5% | public |
| 8 |
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$25,194 | 71.7% | private-nonprofit |
| 9 |
The University of the South
Sewanee, Tennessee
|
$25,194 | 82.4% | private-nonprofit |
| 10 |
Tusculum University
Greeneville, Tennessee
|
$25,194 | 30.5% | private-nonprofit |
| 11 |
Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
|
$25,194 | 70.9% | private-nonprofit |
| 12 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
|
$24,325 | 53.1% | public |
| 13 |
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
|
$23,571 | 49.4% | public |
| 14 |
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee
|
$22,055 | 49.9% | public |
| 15 |
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, Tennessee
|
$21,964 | 54.8% | public |
| 16 |
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee
|
$20,140 | 54.2% | public |
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