by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 28 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges 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 learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Tennessee for students working on their master’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Not only is Vanderbilt University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Tennessee for overall quality.
The quality degree programs at Sewanee - The University of the South helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee. Sewanee is located in Sewanee, Tennessee and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Sewanee - The University of the South a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Tennessee for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Trevecca Nazarene University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Middle Tennessee State University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Tennessee for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Christian Brothers University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Christian Brothers University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Christian Brothers University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school situated in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
University of Memphis ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Memphis a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Tennessee for overall quality.
With a ranking of #8, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Tennessee State University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Tennessee Technological University is a medium-sized public school located in Cookeville, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Tennessee Technological University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
With a ranking of #10, Lincoln Memorial University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Lincoln Memorial University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Not only is Lincoln Memorial University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Tennessee for overall quality.
Bryan College - Dayton did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Dayton, Tennessee, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Bryan College - Dayton has the honor of being ranked #15 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #12. Martin, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
The University of Tennessee - Martin has the honor of being ranked #24 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Carson - Newman University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. Carson - Newman University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carson - Newman University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #14. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Not only is Tennessee State University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Tennessee for overall quality.
Tennessee Wesleyan University landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. TWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Athens, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Tennessee Wesleyan University is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
With a ranking of #16, Freed-Hardeman University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Henderson, Tennessee.
Not only is Freed-Hardeman University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Tennessee for overall quality.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville has the honor of being ranked #3 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Milligan University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. Milligan is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milligan, Tennessee.
Milligan University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #19, Lee University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Cleveland, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lee University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Austin Peay State University a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Tennessee for overall quality.
Tusculum University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Tusculum University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Tusculum University has the honor of being ranked #28 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Bethel University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in McKenzie, Tennessee.
Not only is Bethel University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Tennessee for overall quality.
Lipscomb University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #23. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lipscomb University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value.
King University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #24. King is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bristol, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, King University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
Southern Adventist University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee list. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern Adventist University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Tennessee.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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