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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee

14 Ranked Colleges
327 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 75,655 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across Tennessee, there were 1,128 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 327 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the accounting program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) in Tennessee

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 29 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our tennessee master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read more about Accounting at Vanderbilt

#2

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Christian Brothers University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Christian Brothers, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Christian Brothers are $13,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 22 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Accounting Report

#4

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Wesleyan University landed the #4 spot on the list. Athens, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our tennessee master’s degree accounting students whose families make $48-$75k list, TWU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $19,465, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhodes College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Rhodes College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rhodes College are $50,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UT Chattanooga also took the #10 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at UT Chattanooga

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 103 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at UT Knoxville

#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 32 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.

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#9

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tennessee Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Cookeville, Tennessee. It awarded 13 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tennessee Tech University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Technological University are $20,498.

Full Tennessee Tech University Accounting Report

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ETSU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

Lipscomb University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lipscomb, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb University are $18,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Lipscomb University Accounting Report

#12

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Belmont University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Belmont University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 31 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Belmont, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Belmont University are $24,260.

Read full report on Accounting at Belmont

#13

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k list. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awarded 2 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Adventist also took the #0 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist University are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

Union University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and it awarded 10 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Union also took the #7 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union are $10,671, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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