by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 462 bachelor's degrees in history during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for history students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in history. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Vanderbilt University
It's hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Sewanee - The University of the South is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in history. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Sewanee.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Sewanee - The University of the South
Rhodes College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in history. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rhodes College
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Middle Tennessee State University
UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Memphis
Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from East Tennessee State University
Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 928 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 178 |
| Florida | 34 | 797 |
| Virginia | 34 | 1,211 |
| Alabama | 33 | 441 |
| Georgia | 33 | 598 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 252 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 384 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 326 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 348 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 221 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 462 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,106 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,255 |
| English Language & Literature | 629 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 582 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 472 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 416 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 341 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 175 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |