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Tennessee Bachelor's Economics Universities

Compare 32 programs at 19 universities in Tennessee — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UT The University of Tennessee-Knoxville logo

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1794

US #19 QS World #501 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,976/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,249
Students
30,418
2
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
3
UM University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #106 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$12,397/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,458
Students
12,701
4
VU Vanderbilt University logo

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,846/yr
Admission rate
6%
Earnings (10yr)
$91,565
Students
7,208
5
MT Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #311 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$13,359/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,541
Students
16,301
6
ET East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #333 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,983/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,859
Students
10,004
7
UU Union University logo

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #424 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$27,171/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,990
Students
1,607
8
CU Carson-Newman University logo

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1851

US #478 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,251/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,382
Students
1,387
9
BU Belmont University logo

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1890

US #489 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$33,147/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,930
Students
7,137
10
TT Tennessee Technological University logo

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1915

US #521 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,246/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,501
Students
8,698
11
UT The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga logo

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1886

US #543 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,265/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,151
Students
10,074
12
TS Tennessee State University logo

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #589 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,796/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,730
Students
4,848
13
WC Welch College logo

Welch College

Gallatin, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1942

US #747 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$25,263/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$42,198
Students
226
14
MU Milligan University logo

Milligan University

Milligan, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1866

US #878 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$21,365/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,641
Students
818
15
UT The University of Tennessee-Martin logo

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1900

US #1000 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$10,701/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,213
Students
4,866
16
MC Maryville College logo

Maryville College

Maryville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1819

US #1038 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,360/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,279
Students
1,005
17
US The University of the South logo

The University of the South

Sewanee, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1857

US #1193 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$27,872/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,911
Students
1,607
18
RC Rhodes College logo

Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1848

US #1228 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,585/yr
Admission rate
50%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,651
Students
1,836
19
SU Strayer University-Tennessee logo

Strayer University-Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University

US #1300 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$11,645/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
1,784

What this subject pays

Graduates of Economics programmes report a median $47,260 two years after finishing, across 553 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,717.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for bachelor's Economics universities in Tennessee?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Southern Adventist University, University of Memphis. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Economics universities in Tennessee?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying bachelor's Economics universities in Tennessee?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Tennessee?

Filtering by Tennessee keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About bachelor's Economics universities in Tennessee

This page lists bachelor's Economics universities in Tennessee held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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