2023 Best General Education Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best General Education School for You
With 309 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general education is the #13 most popular major in Tennessee.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best General Education Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best General Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for general education students. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Christian Brothers University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Union University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
With a ranking of #6, Cumberland University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the fringe town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Milligan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Located in the suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bethel University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Located in the distant town of McKenzie, Bethel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #9, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Tusculum University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Located in the town of Greeneville, Tusculum is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best General Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 864 |
| Florida | 407 |
| Georgia | 106 |
| North Carolina | 144 |
| Kentucky | 87 |
| Louisiana | 77 |
| Alabama | 115 |
| South Carolina | 286 |
| Mississippi | 276 |
| Arkansas | 51 |
| West Virginia | 230 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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