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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee

6 Colleges
$29,220 Avg Salary
$16,927 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

In 2020-2021, 221 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges.

Top Tennessee Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities

Our analysis found Tennessee Technological University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

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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 # 2 spot on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro.

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#3

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tennessee State University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.

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#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Peay State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities 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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East Tennessee State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 8
Florida 51
Virginia 21
North Carolina 111
Georgia 20
West Virginia 26
Louisiana 21
South Carolina 13
Kentucky 12
Arkansas 24
Alabama 40

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 2,680

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

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