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2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 68% are male.

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

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Out of the 15 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Sewanee - The University of the South landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 73% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 76% are male.

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#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rhodes College is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 48% of the economics majors at the school.

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#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Out of the 15 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 5 spot on the list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

About 25% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 75% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $22,608 in student debt.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in economics at Middle Tennessee State University, 56% are male and 44% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $12,046 in student debt.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 75% are male.

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Tennessee Technological University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#9

Maryville College

Maryville, TN

Maryville College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Maryville College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Maryville.

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#9

Milligan University

Milligan, TN

Milligan University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Milligan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan.

Women make up 33% of the economics majors at the school.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 15 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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