Business programs across Tennessee produce graduates with earnings ranging from $23,340 to $72,782, with the state's 28 programs averaging $47,976—$6,268 lower than the national average. This significant variation in career earnings demonstrates why program selection matters for long-term management careers and undergraduate business outcomes.
Leading the list is Rhodes College, achieving the highest program earnings at $72,782. The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville follows with $66,035, while Lee University rounds out the top three at $57,033. These top-performing programs demonstrate how strategic program choice directly impacts median earnings and business degree value.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Clarksville, TN | $57,884 Median Business Earnings | $7,588 | 96.4% | 40.2% | |
| #22 | King UniversityPrivate | Bristol, TN | $57,349 Median Business Earnings | $22,696 | 99.7% | 47.9% |
| #23 | Johnson City, TN | $57,150 Median Business Earnings | $12,433 | 86.2% | 53.2% | |
| #24 | Martin, TN | $56,462 Median Business Earnings | $7,151 | 88.2% | 52.5% | |
| #25 | Nashville, TN | $56,347 Median Business Earnings | $15,005 | 70.1% | 34.0% | |
| #26 | Memphis, TN | $55,943 Median Business Earnings | $9,466 | 86.7% | 54.7% | |
| #27 | Collegedale, TN | $48,307 Median Business Earnings | $19,123 | 65.5% | 49.4% | |
| #28 | Freed-Hardeman UniversityPrivate | Henderson, TN | $39,465 Median Business Earnings | $20,988 | 59.7% | 70.8% |
| #29 | Lane CollegePrivate | Jackson, TN | $23,340 Median Business Earnings | $10,904 | — | 18.4% |
| #30 | Johnson UniversityPrivate | Knoxville, TN | $21,052 Median Business Earnings | $17,246 | 65.1% | 56.8% |
