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2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Tennessee

[General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/aeronautics-aviation-aerospace-science-and-technology-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools.

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• Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Tennessee

2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

$10,266 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,992 Avg Student Debt

$48,541 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, no school beat Middle Tennessee State University this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates is $21,992. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $43,909 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN

$10,728 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,315 Avg Student Debt

$48,458 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Memphis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Students borrow a median of $26,315 to complete the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program here. Early-career general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates make about $48,890. That is a strong return on a $26,315 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.