by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
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We analyzed 18 schools across Tennessee to determine which have the best value Doctor'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.
Our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. 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 various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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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 analysis found Carson - Newman University to be the best value (no aid) school for doctor’s degrees in Tennessee in this year’s 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 #6 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost without aid for the school is $19,106 per year for graduate students.
A rank of #2 on our Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,530 a year.
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The quality degree programs at Trevecca Nazarene University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Trevecca Nazarene University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $20,985 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Adventist University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Collegedale, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Southern Adventist University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $20,120 a year.
Out of the 18 doctor’s degree schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Technological University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Tennessee Technological University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,612 per year for graduate students.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #6. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $19,974 a year.
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Freed-Hardeman University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #7. FHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Henderson, Tennessee.
Not only is Freed-Hardeman University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $18,930 a year.
Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Middle Tennessee State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $20,394 a year.
East Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
East Tennessee State University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,318 per year for graduate students.
Union University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Union University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Jackson, Tennessee.
Not only is Union University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $22,026 a year.
Tennessee State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $19,280 a year.
King University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Located in Bristol, Tennessee, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, King University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Tennessee. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $23,875 a year.
Lipscomb University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Not only is Lipscomb University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $31,076 a year.
University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Memphis has the honor of being ranked #16 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,262 per year for graduate students.
Milligan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Milligan, Tennessee, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Milligan University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $17,296 a year.
Belmont University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. Belmont University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Not only is Belmont University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $38,420 per year for graduate students.
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee ranking. 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 #17 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $30,778 a year.
With a ranking of #18, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Tennessee list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Vanderbilt University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $70,538 per year for graduate students.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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