by our College Data Analytics TeamBest programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for best students.
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Lipscomb University tops our 2027 ranking of the best best schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 best degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $48,949 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full best details for Lipscomb University
Students looking for a strong best program will find one at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 14 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $49,826 early in their careers. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. Get the full best details for The University Of Tennessee
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. Lincoln Memorial University awarded about 11 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Lincoln Memorial University earn around $64,307 in the first couple years of their career. Lincoln Memorial University graduates carry a median of $20,693 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Lincoln Memorial University
Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Cumberland University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Lebanon, Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cumberland University awarded about 24 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $47,696 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,902 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Cumberland University
A rank of #5 makes Tennessee State University one of the top schools for best. Set in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Tennessee State University graduates 35% of students within six years. Tennessee State University awarded about 61 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $45,060 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,489 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Tennessee State University
University Of Memphis ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Memphis. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 12 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $48,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,315. Get the full best details for University Of Memphis
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
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