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Best Colleges in Nashville, Tennessee
Top colleges in Nashville ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 13
Avg grad earnings: $51,709
Top Colleges in Nashville
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University #7 national | $91,565 |
| 2 | Lipscomb University #399 national | $55,541 |
| 3 | Belmont University #589 national | $55,930 |
| 4 | Trevecca Nazarene University #925 national | $49,378 |
| 5 | Nashville State Community College #1510 national | $38,519 |
| 6 | Fisk University #2040 national | $45,454 |
| 7 | Tennessee State University #2369 national | $42,730 |
| 8 | Casa Loma College - Nashville | $49,854 |
| 9 | John A Gupton College | $46,902 |
| 10 | American Baptist College | $41,216 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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