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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k

15 Ranked Colleges
346 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 101,094 accounting students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,557 and had an average of $26,381 in loans still to pay off.

Across Tennessee, there were 1,299 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,341 and $30,398 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 346 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 $75-$110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the accounting program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k) in Tennessee

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k 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 40 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #1. 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 $75-$110k. Christian Brothers University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 10 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Christian Brothers also took the #8 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 Christian Brothers University are $13,547.

Read more about Accounting at Christian Brothers University

#3

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tennessee Wesleyan University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k. TWU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Athens, Tennessee. It awarded 8 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Wesleyan University are $19,465, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at TWU

#4

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k. 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 also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #5 spot on the list. 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 made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334.

Full UT Chattanooga Accounting Report

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 103 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #2 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about Accounting at UT Knoxville

#7

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #7, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our tennessee master’s degree accounting students whose families make $75-$110k list, UofM has also earned the #6 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 University of Memphis are $14,202.

Read more about Accounting at UofM

#8

Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee

Rhodes College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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 18 students 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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#9

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Cookeville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our tennessee master’s degree accounting students whose families make $75-$110k list, Tennessee Tech University has also earned the #11 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 Tennessee Tech University are $20,498.

Read more about Accounting at Tennessee Tech University

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 20 masters’s accounting degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

Full ETSU Accounting Report

#11

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee

South College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. South College is a medium-sized school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 1 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

South College also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at South College are $27,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at South College

#12

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k list. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Belmont also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Belmont are $24,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Belmont University Accounting Report

#13

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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.

Lipscomb also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Lipscomb University

#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 $75-$110k ranking. Union University is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

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

Read more about Accounting at Union

#15

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

With a ranking of #15, Southern Adventist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Tennessee For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s 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 are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Southern Adventist

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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