by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 25 schools across Tennessee to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our analysis found Tennessee State University to be the best value (no aid) school for associate degrees in Tennessee in this year’s ranking. Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,884 a year.
The quality degree programs at Austin Peay State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee. Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Not only is Austin Peay State University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,487 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 25 associate degree schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Jackson State Community College is a small public school located in Jackson, Tennessee.
Jackson State Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,504 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at Chattanooga State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Chattanooga State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $11,630 a year.
Out of the 25 associate degree schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest Tennessee Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Southwest is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Southwest Tennessee Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,861 a year for undergraduates.
Motlow State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Motlow is a public institution located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Not only is Motlow State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $9,262 a year.
With a ranking of #7, Pellissippi State Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pellissippi State Community College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $10,756 a year.
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Roane State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Roane State Community College is a public institution located in Harriman, Tennessee.
Not only is Roane State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,894 a year.
Union University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #9. Jackson, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Union University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,880 a year for undergraduates.
Southern Adventist University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Southern Adventist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Collegedale, Tennessee.
Southern Adventist University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $31,450 a year.
Bethel University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #11. McKenzie, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Bethel University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,349 a year for undergraduates.
Dyersburg State Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. This small public school is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Not only is Dyersburg State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,070 a year for undergraduates.
Columbia State Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Columbia State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Columbia, Tennessee.
Columbia State Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,836 a year.
Cleveland State Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Cleveland, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Cleveland State Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $11,242 a year.
Walters State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. WSCC is a public institution located in Morristown, Tennessee.
Not only is Walters State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $8,575 a year.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Located in Gallatin, Tennessee, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Volunteer State Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,584 a year for undergraduates.
Northeast State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #17. Northeast State Technical Community College is located in Blountville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northeast State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,922 a year.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Harrogate, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lincoln Memorial University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $34,884 a year.
With a ranking of #19, Nashville State Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Nashville State Community College is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Nashville State Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,459 a year.
Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. TNU is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Trevecca Nazarene University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $36,298 a year.
Cumberland University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. CU is located in Lebanon, Tennessee and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Cumberland University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $34,402 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #22, Daymar College - Murfreesboro did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Daymar College - Murfreesboro is a small private for-profit school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Daymar College - Murfreesboro is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,458 a year for undergraduates.
Daymar College - Clarksville landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Daymar College - Clarksville is a private for-profit institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Daymar College - Clarksville has the honor of being ranked #23 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,994 a year.
Remington College - Memphis Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #24. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Remington College - Memphis Campus is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,944 a year for undergraduates.
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Daymar College - Nashville did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #25. Daymar College - Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Daymar College - Nashville is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,458 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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