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#23 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
48 Colleges
18,186 Yearly Graduations
$59,090 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Tennessee ranked #23 in the nation for graduate degrees with 18,186 students receiving a diploma in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $14,773, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $17,164. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

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#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,369 Yearly Degrees
$52,162 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Vanderbilt handed out 2,369 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Vanderbilt University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $51,600 $51,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $562 $562
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,150 $2,150

#2

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
2,338 Yearly Degrees
$13,380 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,338 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,468 $29,656
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,912 $2,142
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $639 $1,650

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
1,542 Yearly Degrees
$10,908 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Memphis was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,542 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Memphis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,378 $13,014
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,530 $1,530
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $521 $723

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,080 Yearly Degrees
$20,104 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, LMU handed out 1,080 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lincoln Memorial University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,654 $19,654
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $654 $654

#5

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
1,059 Yearly Degrees
$10,736 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

East Tennessee State University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,059 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for East Tennessee State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,784 $23,904
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,952 $1,952
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $488 $1,329

#6

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

Memphis, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
852 Yearly Degrees
$15,529 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 852 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,190 $25,711
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,339 $1,405
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $715 $1,256

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
802 Yearly Degrees
$10,818 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Middle Tennessee State University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 802 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Middle Tennessee State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,396 $26,010
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,422 $1,422
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $522 $1,445

#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
774 Yearly Degrees
$17,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lipscomb handed out 774 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lipscomb University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,100 $17,100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $950 $950

#9

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
704 Yearly Degrees
$11,585 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Trevecca Nazarene University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 704 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Trevecca Nazarene University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,235 $11,235
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $535 $535

#10

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
556 Yearly Degrees
$9,841 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Austin Peay State University handed out 556 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Austin Peay State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,226 $13,212
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,615 $1,615
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $457 $734

#11

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
550 Yearly Degrees
$25,180 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Belmont handed out 550 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Belmont University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,300 $24,300
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $880 $880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,350 $1,350

#12

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
512 Yearly Degrees
$11,762 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Tennessee Tech University handed out 512 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tennessee Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,480 $19,420
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,282 $1,282
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $524 $971

#13

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
485 Yearly Degrees
$10,474 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UT Chattanooga ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 485 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,618 $16,682
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,856 $1,856
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $478 $926

#14

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
442 Yearly Degrees
$10,732 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Tennessee State University ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 442 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tennessee State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,524 $21,628
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,208 $1,208
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $458 $1,040

#15

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
422 Yearly Degrees
$11,666 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Union handed out 422 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Union University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,618 $11,618
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $48 $48
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $652 $652

#16

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
353 Yearly Degrees
$27,765 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, South College ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 353 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for South College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $26,880 $26,880
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $885 $885

#17

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
352 Yearly Degrees
$9,632 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Carson - Newman University was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 352 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Carson - Newman University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,432 $9,432
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $524 $524

#18

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
315 Yearly Degrees
$32,485 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Meharry Medical College handed out 315 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Meharry Medical College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,570 $27,570
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $4,915 $4,915

#19

The University of Tennessee - Martin

Martin, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
231 Yearly Degrees
$10,798 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UT Martin ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 231 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Tennessee - Martin

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,278 $15,318
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,520 $1,520
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $515 $851

#20

Bethel University

McKenzie, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
216 Yearly Degrees
$11,723 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bethel ranked #20 in terms of popularity with 216 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bethel University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,723 $11,723
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $558 $558

#21

Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
213 Yearly Degrees
$7,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Tusculum ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 213 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tusculum University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,200 $7,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#22

King University

Bristol, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
196 Yearly Degrees
$14,207 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, King handed out 196 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for King University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,207 $14,207
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $521 $521

#23

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
185 Yearly Degrees
$15,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Lee University handed out 185 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lee University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,850 $14,850
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $825 $825

#24

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
170 Yearly Degrees
$13,463 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Christian Brothers handed out 170 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Christian Brothers University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,928 $12,928
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $535 $535
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $631 $631

#25

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
165 Yearly Degrees
$11,880 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Southern Adventist ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 165 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Adventist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,880 $11,880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $660 $660

Other Tennessee Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Cumberland University 157
26 Milligan University 157
28 Southern College of Optometry 134
29 Strayer University - Tennessee 122
30 Freed-Hardeman University 117
31 Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc 94
32 Johnson University 91
33 Richmont Graduate University 87
34 Bryan College - Dayton 82
35 Pentecostal Theological Seminary 66
36 Memphis Theological Seminary 44
37 Sewanee - The University of the South 38
38 Rhodes College 35
39 Tennessee Wesleyan University 29
40 Martin Methodist College 12
40 Welch College 12
42 Williamson Christian College 5
42 Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences 5
44 DeVry University - Tennessee 4
44 Huntington University of Health Sciences 4
46 Visible Music College 3
46 Omega Graduate School 3
48 Fisk University 2

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