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Best History Schools in Tennessee
Top History programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $44,025
Top History Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University #7 national | $60,522 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $41,303 |
| 3 | Rhodes College #173 national | N/A |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State University #731 national | $36,943 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga #807 national | $39,719 |
| 6 | Tennessee Technological University #966 national | $34,200 |
| 7 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $40,908 |
| 8 | East Tennessee State University #1698 national | $36,929 |
| 9 | Austin Peay State University #2227 national | $39,052 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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