Compare 5 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in Tennessee. Average earnings: $46,484.
The highest-earning Business/Managerial Economics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 5 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $62,859, well above the state average of $46,484. University of Memphis follows at $56,719, proving that public universities dominate this field in Tennessee despite different admission selectivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UT-Knoxville graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University of Memphis offers similar value with a 9.4% burden, while Belmont's 13.5% burden enters 'Manageable' territory despite lower earnings.
Highest program earnings: $62,859
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
7.0% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
16.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,859 | 34 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of MemphisPublic | $56,719 | 19 | $23,300 | Good | $15,393 | Manageable |
| #3 | Belmont UniversityPrivate | $43,422 | 30 | $20,500 | Manageable | $72,092 | High |
| #4 | $38,289 | 6 | $20,000 | Manageable | $14,229 | High | |
| #5 | $31,133 | 21 | $27,000 | High | $18,771 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
