Best online colleges in Tennessee
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Tennessee3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Tennessee.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Private for-profitTop 22% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 60% graduate
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Strayer University-Tennessee
Memphis, TN · Private for-profitTop 20% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 0% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $23,958 | $15,917 | $31,102 | 60% |
| Strayer University-Tennessee | $11,645 | $40,621 | $40,092 | 0% |
| South College | $17,858 | $18,668 | $36,642 | 42% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.