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#23 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
48 Colleges
$60,289 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 18,186 students received a graduate degree in Tennessee, making it rank #23 in the nation in terms of graduations. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $15,072 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $17,377 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,722 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Vanderbilt handed out 2,369 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 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 Vanderbilt University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $53,160 $53,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $562 $562
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,215 $2,215

Public Public vs. Private
$13,380 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UT Knoxville handed out 2,338 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 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 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
$10,908 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UofM handed out 1,542 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 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 University of Memphis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,378 $13,194
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,530 $1,530
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $521 $733

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,833 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 $19,160 $19,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $673 $673
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $655 $655

#5

East Tennessee State University

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

In 2021, ETSU handed out 1,059 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 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 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

Public Public vs. Private
$14,634 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UTHSC handed out 852 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 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 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,148 $22,969
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,486 $1,486
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $715 $1,191

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

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

In 2021, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 802 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 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 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
$17,370 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lipscomb University was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 774 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lipscomb University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,370 $17,370
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $951 $951

#9

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,774 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, TNU handed out 704 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 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 Trevecca Nazarene University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,424 $11,424
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $544 $544

#10

Austin Peay State University

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

Austin Peay State University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 556 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 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
$26,110 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Belmont University was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 550 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 Belmont University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $25,200 $25,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $910 $910
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,400 $1,400

#12

Tennessee Technological University

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

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Tennessee Tech University ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 512 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 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
$10,474 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UT Chattanooga handed out 485 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 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 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
$10,732 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Tennessee State University handed out 442 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 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 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
$12,410 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Union handed out 422 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 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 Union University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,360 $12,360
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $50 $50
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $662 $662

#16

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,365 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, South College handed out 353 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 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 South College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,480 $27,480
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $885 $885

#17

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,407 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Carson - Newman handed out 352 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 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 Carson - Newman University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,207 $9,207
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $512 $512

#18

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,930 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Meharry Medical College was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 315 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 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 $5,360 $5,360

Public Public vs. Private
$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
$11,448 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. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bethel University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,448 $11,448
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $631 $631

#21

Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Tusculum handed out 213 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #21 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 Tusculum University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,050 $13,050
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

#22

King University

Bristol, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,181 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 48 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, King ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 196 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 King University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,181 $14,181
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $530 $530

#23

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,950 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lee University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,750 $15,750
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $875 $875

#24

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,512 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. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Christian Brothers University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,977 $14,977
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $535 $535
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#25

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Southern Adventist handed out 165 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 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 Southern Adventist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,150 $12,150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $675 $675

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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