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Best Social Sciences Colleges in Tennessee

31 accredited institutions in Tennessee offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

31

Colleges

5,544

Graduates/yr

10

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in Tennessee

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Vanderbilt University

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

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Memphis

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Tennessee Technological University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The University of the South

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

East Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Austin Peay State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Tennessee State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Belmont University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maryville College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

The University of Tennessee-Martin

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Union University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Carson-Newman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lipscomb University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fisk University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bethel University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southern Adventist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Freed-Hardeman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tusculum University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Le Moyne-Owen College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lincoln Memorial University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Roane State Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cumberland University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Milligan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

King University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bryan College-Dayton

Net Price <$30K

Studying Social Sciences in Tennessee

Tennessee has 31 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 5,544 graduates annually. Of these, 10 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.