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2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 6th in Tennessee. In fact, 436 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Vanderbilt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,041. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $622.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Out of the 9 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhodes College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tennessee Technological University is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Middle Tennessee State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $12,046.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #7 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a large student population.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $22,608.

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East Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree economics programs. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,443
Georgia 641
Louisiana 206
Virginia 1,327
North Carolina 1,245
West Virginia 42
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
South Carolina 316
Arkansas 103
Kentucky 221

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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