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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Tennessee

8 accredited institutions in Tennessee offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8

Colleges

135

Graduates/yr

4

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Tennessee

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Vanderbilt University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Memphis

In-State Tuition

East Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lipscomb University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Middle Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The University of the South

Net Price <$30K

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Tennessee

Tennessee has 8 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 135 graduates annually. Of these, 4 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Tennessee residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.