EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and independent rankings, has released the 2020 edition of the Best Online Colleges in Tennesseeto help prospective students and their families research the top online education institutions in Tennessee.

EDsmart's ranking of the best online colleges in Tennessee is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date. The ranking includes only fully accredited schools. Rankings are basedon affordability, academic quality, student satisfaction and post-graduation salaries according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

"As online college courses become more prevalent, it is important to recognize the colleges and universities that go above and beyond,” said Tyson Stevens, managing editor of EDsmart. "Our goal is to highlight these schools and their commitment to higher education."

“The Best Online Colleges in Tennessee ranking allow students to compare accredited programs and find those that best fit their education interests and career goals,” said EDsmart’s spokesperson. “Beyond providing affordable education, a college is not successful if it does not graduate its students, which is why EDsmart rankings place high value on outcomes, including graduation and retention rates.”

The EDsmart 2020Best Online Colleges inTennessee ranking namesChristian Brothers University#1 as the best online college in Tennessee with Christian Brothers Universityand Tennessee Wesleyan Universityfollowing.

2020 Best Online Colleges in Tennessee (in alphabetical order)

Austin Peay State University
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
Bethel University
Chattanooga State Community College
Christian Brothers University
Cleveland State Community College
Columbia State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College
East Tennessee State University
Hiwassee College
Jackson State Community College
John A Gupton College
Martin Methodist College
Middle Tennessee State University
Motlow State Community College
Nashville State Community College
Northeast State Community College
Pellissippi State Community College
Roane State Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Wesleyan University
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee-Martin
University of Memphis
Volunteer State Community College
Walters State Community College

University response to EDsmart rankings has been very positive. Sharing the rankings on their websites and via social media has helped schools attract new students and excite existing students and alumni.

The rankings and data were produced for EDsmart, a leading higher education research organization. All evaluated data was gathered from IPEDs, U.S. Department of Higher Education, school websites, and other reputable sources.

The rankings have been published at https://www.edsmart.org/accredited-online-colleges/tennessee/

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