University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is one of the top colleges in Tennessee and has campuses in Memphis, Tullahoma, Chattanooga, Martin, and a main campus in Knoxville. This is the largest public university in the state, and it ranks among the top 100 in US News and World Report. Students choose from a wide range of majors, and the graduate school also offers highly coveted degrees, including a law degree. Visit www.tennessee.edu or call the Knoxville campus at 865-974-1000 to learn more.
Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is the oldest and largest school in the central region of the state. It sits on a 515-acre campus in Murfreesboro, offering bachelors degrees in the areas of arts, business administration, music, science, nursing, social work, fine arts, and university studies. Middle Tennessee State University also has master’s degrees offered in ten areas. The graduate school provides a Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, and Specialist in Education degrees as well. Visit www.mtsu.edu or call 615-898-2300 to learn more.
East Tennessee State University
At East Tennessee State University, students choose from over 100 undergraduate, 60 master’s, and 11 doctoral degree programs. The school stands as Northeastern Tennessee’s only four-year comprehensive university, making it a favorite among local students, while still allowing it to draw students from around the country. The Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Quillen College of Medicine are bout particularly well known for their excellent programs. Visit www.etsu.edu or call 423-439-1000 to learn more.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville’s Vanderbilt University is considered as one of the top colleges in Tennessee and was founded by a donation from Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1873. Since that time it has grown into a nationally known university offering bachelors, master’s doctoral, law, and nursing degrees to students from around the globe. The school, which is a member of the Association of American Universities, has graduated several Nobel Laureates. Its Executive MBA through the Owen Graduate School of Management ranks 19th in the Wall Street Journal, and US News and World Report ranks Vanderbilt’s undergraduate program 17th in the nation. To find out about admissions policies, visit www.vanderbilt.edu or call 615-322-7311.
University of Memphis
Founded in 1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School, the University of Memphis has since grown into a campus measuring over 1,000 acres and spanning eight sites. The fully accredited school offers 15 bachelor’s degrees with over 50 majors. It also has a law school, offers 21 doctoral degrees, 45 master’s degrees, and a specialist degree in education. Online degree programs allow flexibility for students who need to work while they pursue their education. It is the state’s primary research university, housing the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Institute of Intelligent Systems, and the Center for Earthquake Research and Information. To find out about the school’s specific degree programs, visit www.memphis.edu or call 901-678-2000.
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