Tennessee Colleges & Universities


Not only was the Volunteer State Elvis Presley's home, a plethora of opportunities exist in livable cities and at colleges and universities in Tennessese.

Tennessee Offers Education and Growing Job Markets
Tennessee offers visitors and residents alike a vibrant cultural and recreational scene. Music aficionados can visit Graceland and Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, while hikers travel the paths of the Great Smokey Mountains.

Take Advantage of Tennessee's Commitment to Education
In addition to enjoying life in Tennessee, students at Tennessee schools can benefit from a wealth of educational opportunities. The Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010 seeks to improve graduation levels at colleges in Tennessee through a variety of measures, including increased funding for higher education and greater utilization of community college resources. As an additional measure, the new law creates policies designed to ease transfer of credits between two-year and four-year colleges, meaning students have even greater flexibility in their educational path.

Job seekers can use degrees from schools in Tennessee to pursue employment opportunities. Currently, Tennessee is experiencing positive job growth in the following industry sectors:
  •   Education
  •   Health services
  •   Government
  •   Leisure and hospitality

An education from one of the schools in Tennessee may help you get a job in one of the state's eight Fortune 500 companies:
  •   FedEx
  •   HCA (Hospital Corporation of America
  •   International Paper
  •   Community Health Systems
  •   Dollars General
  •   Unum Group
  •   Eastman Chemical
  •   AutoZone

Enjoy Life After Attending Tennessee Schools
Forbes Magazine also cited two Tennessee cities on its 2008 Best Cities for Jobs: Memphis and Knoxville. Chattanooga is another Volunteer State city that ranks as a great place to settle down. Stable housing prices and favorable employment trends placed Chattanooga 8th on Forbes Magazine's Best Bang-for-the-Buck Cities list in 2009. This city was also recognized by MarketWatch as the 38th best place to do business in 2009.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Memphis, Nashville

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Chattanooga, Cordova, Nashville

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Nashville

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Memphis, Nashville

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • International Academy of Design and Technology

     Campus Locations: Nashville

    Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Memphis, Nashville

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Kaplan Career Institute

     Campus Locations: Nashville, Nashville

    Kaplan Career Institute provides affordable, career-focused programs designed to meet the demands of your busy life. Choose from flexible day or evening classes.

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  • Argosy University

     Campus Locations: Nashville

    Everything we do Argosy University/Nashville is designed to prepare individuals for careers that make a difference, whether psychology or behavioral science. Learn how you can make a difference in your life, and the lives of others.

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  • Remington College

     Campus Locations: Memphis, Nashville

    Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College. As a student, you will have access to focused classes and a team of career placement professionals.

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  • Strayer University

     Campus Locations: Knoxville, Memphis, Memphis, Nashville

    Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Cordova, Knoxville, Nashville

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Memphis, Nashville

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Vatterott College

     Campus Locations: Memphis

    Advance your career with a certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree from Vatterott College. Our innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want.

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  • Belhaven College

     Campus Locations: Memphis

    Change your career and your life.  Take charge of your future today with Belhaven College. Choose from a wide variety of career-focused programs designed for working adults just like you, and gain the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

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  • National College

     Campus Locations: Bartlett, Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Nashville

    National College can prepare you for better career and a brighter future. Study with professional instructors and get the real-world skills it takes to succeed.

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  • Miller-Motte Technical College

     Campus Locations: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Goodlettsville

    Miller-Motte Technical College can give you the training you need to reach the next level of career success. Programs in massage, healthcare, computers and more.

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