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Do you work in Tennessee or hope to relocate there for a career change? Online colleges in Tennessee may be an affordable, flexible path to realizing your educational and professional plans.

Tennessee's online degrees offer cheap tuition and support for working learners. These programs can prepare you for a career in one of the state's major industries[1], which include healthcare, manufacturing, and music and entertainment.

Read on to explore our rankings of the best online colleges in Tennessee and see how they can fit into your journey as a learner.

Top 5 online schools in Tennessee: Quick facts

College

School stats

The University of Tennessee Knoxville[2]
Knoxville, TN

  • Acceptance rate: 78% 
  • Graduation rate: 71%
  • Distance education program established in the 80s.
  • Online master's degrees in environmental engineering, strategic and digital communication, and industrial engineering

Lincoln Memorial University
[3]Harrogate, TN

  • Acceptance rate: 69%
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Online classes use the Blackboard learning management system

Trevecca Nazarene University
[4]Nashville, TN

  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Graduation rate: 52%
  • Affiliated with Church of Nazarene
  • Online master's in sport and entertainment management benefits from global partnerships

Union University
[5]Jackson, TN

  • Acceptance rate: 58%
  • Graduation rate: 69%
  • Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention

Middle Tennessee State University
[6]Murfreesboro, TN

  • Acceptance rate: 94%
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Qualifying Tennessee residents can attend tuition-free
  • Tuition support for veterans and active service members

The 10 best online colleges in Tennessee

Before browsing our rankings of the best online colleges in Tennessee, take a moment to familiarize yourself with ZDNet's ranking methodology[7]. Bear in mind that one of our criteria is the number and variety of available online bachelor's and master's programs.

Unless otherwise indicated, data is drawn

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