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Best Political Science and Government Schools in Tennessee
Top Political Science and Government programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 11
Avg major earnings: $50,474
Top Political Science and Government Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University #7 national | $72,701 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $47,707 |
| 3 | The University of the South #157 national | $65,002 |
| 4 | Rhodes College #173 national | $63,885 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee State University #731 national | $41,696 |
| 6 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga #807 national | $46,643 |
| 7 | Tennessee Technological University #966 national | $37,013 |
| 8 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $45,974 |
| 9 | East Tennessee State University #1698 national | $38,197 |
| 10 | Austin Peay State University #2227 national | $45,924 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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