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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee

35 Colleges
$32,130 Avg Salary
$23,474 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 35 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the social sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the most popular school in Tennessee for social sciences students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Social Sciences majors at Vanderbilt take out an average of $11,462 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $595.

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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debt load of $22,503. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $306, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Out of the 35 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 3 spot on the list. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UofM carry an average student debt load of $26,796.

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The excellent programs at Middle Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out is $21,234.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Sewanee take out is $23,899.

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East Tennessee State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee ranking. ETSU is a large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at ETSU take out is $19,889.

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With a ranking of #7, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Tennessee Tech University take out is $20,000.

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#7

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Rhodes College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Rhodes College take out is $23,028.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UT Chattanooga take out is $25,500.

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#10

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Austin Peay State University take out is $29,719.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,208
West Virginia 788
Florida 8,162
Virginia 7,636
Arkansas 897
Mississippi 722
South Carolina 1,876
Louisiana 1,534
Alabama 1,640
Kentucky 1,344
Georgia 3,932

Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415
Criminology 11,039
Geography & Cartography 8,526
Other Social Sciences 2,414
Urban Studies 1,507
Sociology & Anthropology 541
Archeology 339
Demography & Population Studies 88

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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