by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 365 bachelor's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of economics for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality economics program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their bachelor's degree.
The economics 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 the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics.
Vanderbilt University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in economics. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those economics students who get their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University earn $19,597 more than the standard economics student.
More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Sewanee - The University of the South if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in economics. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the economics program report average early career wages of $50,532.
More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Sewanee - The University of the South
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in economics. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the economics program report average early career income of $36,158.
More information about a bachelor’s in economics from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in economics has to check out Rhodes College. Located in the large city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Rhodes College
Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Middle Tennessee State University
Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from University of Memphis
UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Tennessee Technological University
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 1,333 |
| Georgia | 224 | 519 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 1,058 |
| Virginia | 213 | 1,201 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 287 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 202 |
| Alabama | 184 | 69 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 189 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 49 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 89 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 34 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 216 |
| General Economics | 144 |
| International Economics | 3 |
| Other Economics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 694 |
| Sociology | 387 |
| General Social Sciences | 269 |
| Anthropology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 90 |
| Urban Studies | 21 |
| Other Social Sciences | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Archeology | 2 |
