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2023 Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee

8 Colleges
$29,220 Avg Salary
$16,927 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our analysis found Volunteer State Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue an online degree in Tennessee. Located in the large suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from VSCC take out $8,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Volunteer State Community College

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cleveland State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Cleveland State Community College take out is $11,708.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Cleveland State Community College Report

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students pursuing an online degree. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $36,833 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $203, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Union University

Jackson, TN

The excellent online programs at Union University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Union carry an average student debtload of $24,250.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Union University Report

Out of the 8 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Technological University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $19,380 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Tennessee Technological University Report

#6

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Tennessee State University carry an average student debtload of $41,444.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Tennessee State University Report

#7

King University

Bristol, TN

King University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Bristol, King is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at King University Report

#8

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Freed-Hardeman University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Freed-Hardeman University Report

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

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges 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

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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 8 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 Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).

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