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Best History Schools in Tennessee

2023 Best History Schools in Tennessee

9 Colleges
$27,574 Avg Salary
$22,929 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best History 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 Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best History Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for history majors pursuing a .

Top Tennessee Schools in History

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for history students. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

The average amount in student loans that history majors at Vanderbilt take out is $18,297.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Martin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best History Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 9 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 3 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

On average, history graduates from UT Knoxville take out $19,962 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best History Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

While working on their degree, history majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tennessee Technological University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best History Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

After completing their degree, history graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debtload of $20,000.

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#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #6 on this year’s Best History Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, history graduates from UofM take out $26,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #7 on this year’s Best History Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.

While working on their degree, history majors at UT Chattanooga accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt.

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#8

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #8, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

While working on their degree, history majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $26,646 in student debt.

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East Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best history programs. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, history graduates from ETSU carry an average student debtload of $20,500.

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Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

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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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.

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