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2023 Best History Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best History Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 73 degrees and certificates were awarded to history students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #48 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best History Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for history majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in History

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for history students working on their master’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

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#3

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Peay State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

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Out of the 6 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

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#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #6, East Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a large student population.

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Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 275
Florida 90
Georgia 60
North Carolina 135
Kentucky 39
Louisiana 78
Alabama 64
South Carolina 39
Mississippi 24
Arkansas 25
West Virginia 249

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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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