Martin, Tennessee (TN) Colleges and Universities

While there is only 1 school in Martin, TN, there are a few schools located within a 25.7 mile radius. Read about the top schools in several categories, including most program variety and lowest student-faculty ratio, to find the school for you.

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Most Program Variety

A school that has many programs available can be attractive to prospective students who are still looking to find a field of focus. The following Martin, TN, area schools have the most program options offered.

1 - The University of Tennessee - Martin

The University of Tennessee - Martin is a 4-year university that is located in Martin, TN and was ranked as the 44th best southern region university by the U.S. News and World Report in 2013. With roughly 65 programs available, this school provides students with bachelor's and master's degree programs. The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) stated that 1,250 awards were conferred in 2011-2012. In that same period of time, the most popular educational areas were business, education and multi/interdisciplinary studies.

2 - Bethel University

Bachelor's and master's degree programs can be found at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. This 4-year, private not-for-profit university offers around 41 programs to prospective students. According to the NCES, the most popular programs in 2011-2012 were in business-related fields. Nearly 1,100 bachelor's and master's degrees were awarded to students in that same time frame.

3 - Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie

The Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie in McKenzie, TN is a 2-year school with around 16 1- to 2-year and 2- to 4-year certificate programs. Business-based and repair technology programs are among this school's most popular programs. Almost 150 certificates were handed out during 2011-2012.

Lowest Net Price

According to the NCES, a school's average net price is determined by deducting the average amount of financial aid given to students from the total cost of attendance. In 2010-2011, the schools listed below posted the lowest net prices in the Martin, TN, area.

1 - Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie

The average net price reported by the NCES for Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie was $7,667 in 2010-2011. For 2012-2013, all students were expected to pay $4,853 in tuition and fees. The estimated room and board costs for off-campus living totaled to $7,088. While there weren't any students receiving federal loans, 99% of all students enrolled in 2010-2011 received grant or scholarship aid.

2 - The University of Tennessee - Martin

In-state undergraduate students going to the University of Tennessee - Martin paid $17,893 in total expenses while living on campus in 2012-2013, and out-of-state undergraduate students living on-campus paid $31,049 in total expenses. When coming up with total expense figures, the NCES combines the cost for room, board, tuition, fees, books and supplies. As of 2010-2011, 75% of undergraduate students received $7,527 in scholarship or grant aid and 50% of undergraduate students used an average of $6,967 in federal loans. According to the U.S. News and World Report, nearly 35% of students had their financial needs fully met in 2011. The NCES reported that this school's average net price for 2010-2011 was $7,773.

3 - Bethel University

Bethel University's average net price in 2010-2011 was $15,846, as detailed by the NCES. Undergraduate students paid $14,520 for tuition and fees in 2012-2013, and undergraduate students living on-campus paid an additional $8,164 for room and board. Students who were living off-campus owed $7,594 for room and board. For the undergraduate students enrolled in 2010-2011, 79% were granted an average of $4,935 in scholarship or grant aid and 76% used an average of $4,279 in federal loans.

Highest Graduation Rates

The NCES determines overall graduation rates by calculating the amount of students who graduate from their program within 150% of the 'normal' estimated completion time. Ranging from 32% to 75%, the Martin, TN, area schools detailed below had the highest overall graduation rates.

1 - Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie

The overall graduation rate for Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie was 75% for students who began their education in 2008-2009. Of the students who started their program in 2008-2009, 55% completed their program within the 'normal' suggested program length. The NCES also estimated that 76% of the full-time and 100% of the part-time students who entered their studies in fall 2010 came back for more classes in fall 2011.

2 - The University of Tennessee - Martin

Out of the students who began a bachelor's degree program in fall 2010, the NCES presented that 73% of full-time and 50% of part-time students returned for the fall 2011 session. The 4-year graduation rate for students who entered a bachelor's degree program in fall 2005 was 24%, and the 6-year graduation rate was 48%. The overall graduation rate also came in at 48%.

3 - Bethel University

The overall graduation rate for students who started taking classes in fall 2005 was reported by the NCES as 32%. An estimated 12% of students who started a bachelor's degree program in fall 2005 graduated in 4 years, and 32% of students who began a bachelor's degree program in fall 2005 finished in 6 years. The retention rate for full-time students who started a program in fall 2010 and came back for their second year in fall 2011 was 62%.

Lowest Student-Faculty Ratio

A school with a low student-faculty ratio means that there is an elevated chance for individualized instructor training, as well as small class sizes. All of the following Martin, TN, area schools posted the same student-faculty ratio, as reported by the NCES in fall 2011.

1 - Bethel University

Bethel University has a student population of 5,440 and an 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The NCES details that 124 full-time and 254 part-time instructional faculty members were employed in fall 2011.

1 - Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie

Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie had the area's smallest student population in 2011. With 208 students enrolled and 11 faculty members (10 full-time and 1 part-time), this school has an 18:1 student-faculty ratio. All faculty members filled instructional roles.

1 - The University of Tennessee - Martin

Along with 33 graduate assistants, there were 285 full-time and 211 part-time faculty members working at the University of Tennessee - Martin in fall 2011. Including the 7,910 students enrolled, this school's student-faculty ratio was 18:1. The U.S. News and World Report identified that almost 51% of this school's offered classes had 20 or fewer students.

Martin, TN, Schools at a Glance

School Name	Location	School Type	Degrees Offered	Area Ranking
Bethel University	McKenzie, TN (25.1 miles from Martin, TN)	4-year, private not-for-profit	Bachelor's and master's degrees	Tied for Lowest Student-Faculty Ratio, 2nd Most Program Variety, 3rd Lowest Net Price, 3rd Highest Graduation Rate
Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie	McKenzie, TN (25.7 miles from Martin, TN)	2-year, public	1- to 2-year and 2- to 4-year certificates	Lowest Net Price, Highest Graduation Rate, Tied for Lowest Student-Faculty Ratio, 3rd Most Program Variety
The University of Tennessee - Martin	Martin, TN	4-year, public	Bachelor's and master's degrees	Most Program Variety, Tied for Lowest Student-Faculty Ratio, 2nd Lowest Net Price, 2nd Highest Graduation Rate