by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 508 doctor's degrees in education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their doctor's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in education.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in education has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a doctorate in education from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
It's difficult to beat Lipscomb University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Lipscomb is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in education from Lipscomb University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education has to check out Carson - Newman University. Located in the small suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Carson - Newman University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in education needs to take a look at University of Memphis. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Memphis
ETSU is a large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.More information about a doctorate in education from East Tennessee State University
Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Freed-Hardeman University
Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Tennessee State University
Milligan is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Milligan.More information about a doctorate in education from Milligan University
Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 810 |
| Virginia | 29 | 771 |
| Georgia | 28 | 338 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 148 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 349 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 286 |
| Alabama | 25 | 190 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 132 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 89 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 28 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 410 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 35 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 13 |
| Student Counseling | 11 |
| General Education | 10 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |
| Educational Assessment | 7 |
| Special Education | 6 |
| Other Education | 6 |
