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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities students earned 10,186 degrees and certificates from a Tennessee school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts & Humanities

Our 2023 rankings named Tennessee Technological University the best school in Tennessee for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

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 #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

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#5

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

The excellent master’s degree programs at Austin Peay State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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East Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,234
West Virginia 3,558
Florida 64,444
Virginia 9,302
Arkansas 5,205
Mississippi 5,696
South Carolina 4,243
Louisiana 2,864
Alabama 5,890
Kentucky 6,493
Georgia 7,724

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

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