City Rankings
Best Colleges in Knoxville, Tennessee
Top colleges in Knoxville ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $44,130
Top Colleges in Knoxville
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $60,249 |
| 2 | Pellissippi State Community College #1389 national | $38,440 |
| 3 | Johnson University #1400 national | $40,596 |
| 4 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | $37,235 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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