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2026 Best Best Schools in Tennessee

4 Colleges in the United States
120 Best Degrees Awarded
$51,503 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best best schools.

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Best Schools for Best in Tennessee

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Leading the list is Lipscomb University, our #1 school for best. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 42 best degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Lipscomb University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Lipscomb University

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Lincoln Memorial University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lincoln Memorial University awarded about 15 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Lincoln Memorial University generally make around $64,307. Lincoln Memorial University graduates carry a median of $20,693 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Lincoln Memorial University

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Cumberland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lebanon. About 42% of students finish within six years. Cumberland University awarded about 27 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Cumberland University earn a median of $47,696 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,902 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Cumberland University

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Tennessee State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 36 best students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Tennessee State University generally make around $45,060. Students borrow a median of $29,489 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Tennessee State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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