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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music

11 Ranked Colleges
386 Degrees Awarded
$26,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 11,232 people earned their degree in general music, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States.

Across Tennessee, there were 386 general music graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer a degree in general music. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general music programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general music program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music”.

Top 11 Best General Music Colleges for Veterans in Tennessee

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Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 65 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1,122 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Veteran Student Life Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music list. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 61 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,132. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 69 ’s general music degrees to qualified students.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 22,205 students enrolled at UofM, 766 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 446 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,772. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofM offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Memphis]](/colleges/university-of-memphis/student-life/veterans/)

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music that were part of this year’s ranking, East Tennessee State University landed the #4 spot on the list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 25 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

ETSU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 13,713 students enrolled at ETSU, 6 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,115. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ETSU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full East Tennessee State University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Martin. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music. This medium-sized school is located in Martin, Tennessee, and it awarded 11 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Martin also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 234 of the 7,117 students enrolled at UT Martin were GI Bill® students, of which 138 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,843. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full UT Martin Veteran Student Life Report

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music list. Tennessee Tech University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Tennessee Tech University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 10,177 students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University, 403 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 229 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,510. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 37 diplomas to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our tennessee vets studying general music list, Austin Peay State University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 10,272 students enrolled at Austin Peay State University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Austin Peay State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Austin Peay State University]](/colleges/austin-peay-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music ranking, coming in at #8. The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a fairly large school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that handed out 14 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our tennessee vets studying general music list, UT Chattanooga has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 11,728 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 431 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 270 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,374. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Veteran Student Life Report

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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music ranking, coming in at #9. This small school is located in Henderson, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

FHU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Freed-Hardeman University supports 2,188 students, and 43 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 26 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,165. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music ranking. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 6 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 13,537 students enrolled at Vanderbilt, 13 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,769. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Vanderbilt]](/colleges/vanderbilt-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

With a ranking of #11, Lee University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Tennessee for General Music list. Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s general music degrees to qualified students.

Lee University also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 5,204 students enrolled at Lee University, 121 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 71 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,028. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Lee University]](/colleges/lee-university/student-life/veterans/)

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