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Best Colleges in Tennessee by ROI 2026

Roane State Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 23.07 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 25 colleges here by earnings against net price.

The top-value Tennessee colleges — graduate earnings against net price, from federal data.

Schools ranked
25
Cheapest net price
$4,270
Top earnings 10y
$91,565
Public / Private
18 / 6

How we picked this list

This list starts with Tennessee colleges, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 13.98 (18 public, 6 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

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All EduGradify rankings → All Tennessee colleges → Highest ROI colleges nationwide →Cheapest US colleges →Best public colleges by ROI →Best private colleges by ROI →Cheapest Tennessee colleges →

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Tennessee colleges are in this list?

59 Tennessee colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.