Best Marketing Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 12 colleges offering Marketing programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 650 recent graduates. Graduates in Tennessee earn $36,356 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $42,098. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in TN

$36,356

TN Avg. Earnings

$42,098

National Avg.

572

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Marketing in Tennessee

Public Schools (7)

$37,897

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$33,273

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Tennessee produce comparable or higher early earnings for Marketing graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Marketing Schools in Tennessee, Ranked by Earnings

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,690

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 66.6%

Belmont University

Nashville, TN · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,597

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 96.4%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$43,054

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,633

Graduates: 180

Acceptance: 46.0%

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,999

Graduates: 115

Acceptance: 93.4%

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public

$37,363

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,379

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 83.2%

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.4%

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

$38,469

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,486

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 68.0%

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

$36,560

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,758

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 87.1%

Union University

Jackson, TN · Private

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,362

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 87.3%

#12

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,433

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 90.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marketing in Tennessee?

Lipscomb University ranks #1 for Marketing in Tennessee with median graduate earnings of $32,925 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Marketing programs in the state.

How much do Marketing graduates earn in Tennessee?

Marketing graduates in Tennessee earn an average of $36,356 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $42,098 for this major.

What is the hardest Marketing school to get into in Tennessee?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the most selective Marketing program in Tennessee with an acceptance rate of 46.0%. The average acceptance rate across Marketing programs in the state is 76.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Marketing in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, private Marketing programs produce average earnings of $33,273 vs $37,897 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Tennessee

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,457 Chemical Engineering $66,750 Engineering, General $62,877 Computer Science $59,925 Computer Engineering $59,120 Civil Engineering $58,536 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $57,018 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $56,708

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.