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2023 Best History Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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$38,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best History Master's Degree School for You

History is the #24 most popular major in Tennessee with 555 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best History Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

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

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in History

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for history students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Read full report on History at Vanderbilt University

The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

Full History at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

#3

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Austin Peay State University is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

Full History at Austin Peay State University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

Read full report on History at Middle Tennessee State University

#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on History at University of Memphis

East Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for history students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on History at East Tennessee State University

Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,063
West Virginia 539
Florida 887
Virginia 1,500
Arkansas 246
Mississippi 232
South Carolina 423
Louisiana 426
Alabama 505
Kentucky 366
Georgia 679

History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 32,731

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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