by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Combined, these schools handed out 654 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Middle Tennessee State University
Lee University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lee University
It's hard to beat Union University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Union is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Union University
University of Memphis is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UofM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Memphis
Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from East Tennessee State University
Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Austin Peay State University
Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tennessee State University
Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Belmont University
Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Cookeville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tennessee Technological University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 838 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 581 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,059 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,473 |
| Alabama | 33 | 333 |
| Georgia | 33 | 619 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 1,012 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 463 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 916 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,077 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 514 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 654 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,021 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,566 |
| English Language & Literature | 686 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 506 |
| History | 482 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 458 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 415 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 225 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
