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2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best Economics Master'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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Tennessee to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the economics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master'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 master’s degree. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

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#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools 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 4 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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