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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Middle Tennessee State University the most popular school in Tennessee for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,709 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,232 in tuition and fees if they attend Middle Tennessee State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,264. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,226 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Middle Tennessee State University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend East Tennessee State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 2,519 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $9,438 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ETSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,740. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,906 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
ETSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Austin Peay State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Tennessee. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in Clarksville, Tennessee that handed out 1,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,431 in tuition and fees if they attend Austin Peay State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,975. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,984 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Austin Peay State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 795 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $8,336 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tennessee State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,692. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,816 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Online courses are available at Tennessee State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 484 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,335 to cover tuition and fees at South College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,272 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South College. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Baptist College of Health Sciences is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 183 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Baptist College of Health Sciences, expect to pay an average of $13,078 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baptist College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $34,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Baptist College of Health Sciences does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,970 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tennessee Tech University is $9,802. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,834. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,987 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Tennessee Tech University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the fairly large public school awarded 2,039 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,848 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Chattanooga full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,966. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,129 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
UT Chattanooga does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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University of Memphis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. This large public school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 3,132 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $10,056 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UofM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,280. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,091 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UofM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
King University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. King is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bristol, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 469 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend King, expect to pay an average of $33,784 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,442 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at King. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. UTHSC is a small public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 353 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $11,153 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UTHSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,040. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,791 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UTHSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. TNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 419 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend TNU, expect to pay an average of $28,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,112 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at TNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 22% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lee University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 933 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,730 to cover tuition and fees at Lee University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,797 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lee University. In 2020-2021 about 20% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, Lincoln Memorial University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 330 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend LMU, expect to pay an average of $25,180 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,729 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
LMU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Tennessee Wesleyan University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Athens, Tennessee, and it awarded 302 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend TWU, expect to pay an average of $27,350 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TWU accumulate an average of $21,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TWU. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Maryville College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Maryville College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Maryville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 190 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,758 to cover tuition and fees at Maryville College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Maryville College accumulate an average of $24,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Maryville College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Adventist University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awarded 385 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Southern Adventist does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,870. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,204 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Adventist does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Christian Brothers University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 411 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,515 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Christian Brothers. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Union University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 540 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Union does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,363. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,725 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Online courses are available at Union, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Cumberland University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. CU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at CU is $26,400. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CU accumulate an average of $18,893 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
CU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lipscomb University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 711 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Lipscomb is $37,152. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Lipscomb does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bethel University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in McKenzie, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 411 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bethel is $16,871. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bethel accumulate an average of $28,676 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bethel, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Daymar College - Clarksville came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the very small private for-profit school handed out 8 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,255 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Daymar College - Clarksville does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bryan College - Dayton landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Bryan College - Dayton is a small private not-for-profit school located in Dayton, Tennessee that handed out 205 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend William Jennings Bryan College, expect to pay an average of $17,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,992 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at William Jennings Bryan College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,533 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UT Knoxville is $13,244. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,664. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Knoxville accumulate an average of $20,621 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
UT Knoxville does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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