Cheapest Human Resources Management and Services Colleges in Tennessee

Public universities deliver the best value for Human Resources Management and Services degrees in Tennessee, with UT-Chattanooga charging just $12,817 net while private schools reach $25,610. This gap matters in a state where healthcare giant HCA and major automotive manufacturers create steady demand for HR professionals. Graduates from these programs earn between $32,563 and $40,140, though completion rates vary dramatically from 30.5% at Tusculum to 73.5% at UT-Knoxville.

Programs

$12,817 – $25,610

Net Price Range

$36,352

Avg. Program Earnings

50.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Human Resources Management and Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee	$12,817	$10,144	53.1%	82.7%
2	Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, Tennessee	$14,879	$29,264	43.6%	60.7%
3	South College Knoxville, Tennessee	$17,182	$17,935	36.7%
4	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee	$18,109	$13,484	73.5%	68.4%
5	Maryville College Maryville, Tennessee	$20,986	$38,514	47.2%	69.5%
6	Tusculum University Greeneville, Tennessee	$22,874	$28,500	30.5%	81.1%
7	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, Tennessee	$24,334	$25,590	51.4%	65.8%
8	Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee	$25,610	$38,824	68.7%	71.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge price difference between Tennessee's cheapest and most expensive HR programs?

UT-Chattanooga's public funding allows a net cost of $12,817 compared to Lipscomb's $25,610 private tuition. The Tennessee Promise program covers community college costs, though these HR programs operate at four-year institutions. Public schools like UT-Knoxville charge in-state students just $13,484 before aid.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Tennessee HR degrees?

The pattern breaks expectations, with expensive UT-Knoxville posting the highest completion rate at 73.5% while mid-priced Tusculum graduates only 30.5% of students. Affordable UT-Chattanooga maintains a solid 53.1% graduation rate. Private schools show mixed results regardless of their higher prices.

Where do Tennessee HR graduates find the best earning potential?

UT-Knoxville graduates earn $40,140 annually with $20,248 in debt, while Lipscomb graduates make $32,563 despite paying higher tuition and carrying $23,317 in debt. Tennessee's healthcare industry through HCA and automotive plants provide steady HR employment across the state.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.