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Tennessee Bachelor's TESL Universities

Compare 1 program at 7 universities in Tennessee — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
2
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
3
LU Lee University logo

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1918

US #458 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,878/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,222
Students
2,617
4
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
5
JU Johnson University logo

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1893

US #730 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,063/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$40,596
Students
743
6
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
7
UT The University of Tennessee Southern logo

The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1870

US #1192 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,798/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$38,924
Students
864

What this subject pays

Graduates of TESL programmes report a median $47,553 two years after finishing, across 61 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

This page lists bachelor's TESL 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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