2027 Best General Economics Schools in Tennessee

General Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Economics Schools in Tennessee

Best Schools for General Economics in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general economics education in Tennessee.

Top Schools in General Economics

1

The University Of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 General Economics Degrees Awarded

$46,302 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is The University Of Tennessee, our #1 school for general economics. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 general economics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $46,302. Typical student debt for the program is $21,650. More information about a degree in general economics from The University Of Tennessee

2

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 General Economics Degrees Awarded

$43,575 Median Starting Salary

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Murfreesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 25 general economics degrees were awarded at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $43,575 in their early career. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans. Read more about the general economics program at Middle Tennessee State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.