Colleges in Tennessee
Explore 43 colleges and universities in Tennessee.
Institutions
43
Avg In-State Tuition
$23,951
Avg Out-of-State
$26,087
Avg Earnings
$42,917
State Overview
Tennessee has 43 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $23,950.90, while the average out-of-state tuition is $26,086.67. The average graduate earnings are $42,916.74.
These figures suggest that students in Tennessee can access higher education at a cost that is lower than the average graduate earnings. This could indicate a positive return on investment for students who pursue higher education in the state.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Schools by Type
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
PUBLIClocation_on Knoxville, TN
Tuition
$13,484
Avg Earnings
$47,782
Acceptance
46%
Middle Tennessee State University
PUBLIClocation_on Murfreesboro, TN
Tuition
$9,506
Avg Earnings
$39,941
Acceptance
68%
University of Memphis
PUBLIClocation_on Memphis, TN
Tuition
$10,344
Avg Earnings
$40,921
Acceptance
93%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
PUBLIClocation_on Chattanooga, TN
Tuition
$10,144
Avg Earnings
$42,209
Acceptance
77%
East Tennessee State University
PUBLIClocation_on Johnson City, TN
Tuition
$9,950
Avg Earnings
$38,704
Acceptance
87%
Tennessee Technological University
PUBLIClocation_on Cookeville, TN
Tuition
$10,084
Avg Earnings
$43,759
Acceptance
83%
Austin Peay State University
PUBLIClocation_on Clarksville, TN
Tuition
$8,675
Avg Earnings
$38,779
Acceptance
96%
Tennessee State University
PUBLIClocation_on Nashville, TN
Tuition
$8,568
Avg Earnings
$34,160
Acceptance
93%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
PUBLIClocation_on Martin, TN
Tuition
$10,208
Avg Earnings
$38,863
Acceptance
87%
The University of Tennessee Southern
PUBLIClocation_on Pulaski, TN
Tuition
$10,506
Avg Earnings
$36,151
Acceptance
83%
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
PUBLIClocation_on Memphis, TN
Avg Earnings
$68,668
Popular Majors in Tennessee
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
5,380 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
4,492 graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
2,475 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
2,261 graduates
Psychology, General.
1,686 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
1,449 graduates
Biology, General.
1,448 graduates
Accounting and Related Services.
1,196 graduates
Educational Administration and Supervision.
1,168 graduates
Social Work.
1,149 graduates
Communication and Media Studies.
1,049 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
1,046 graduates
Cost Comparison
insights Cost Analysis
Tennessee's average in-state tuition of $23,951 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $26,087. The average graduate from a Tennessee institution earns $42,917 within 5 years of graduation.