Local Colleges for a Business Future

     For those looking to enter into the business world, starting off in the right place can make or break a career. This means researching the right college for your chosen profession during high school. Many colleges claim to be "the best" business school for you, but how do you trust a bias answer? High school students that are a part of clubs and organizations start receiving hundreds of emails in the junior year of high school. These personalized emails are meant to draw the student into the college by appealing to each student individually.
    The top three business colleges in Tennessee include Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, UT Knoxville Haslam College of Business, and University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business.
     Vanderbilt's business program is not only considered to be one of the best, but also one of the most expensive. With a 41.3% acceptance rate, and an average of $100,089 tuition fee, getting into this program requires hard work and persistence. Saying this, it is not impossible for one to attend the Owen Graduate School. An undergrad's average GPA is a 3.3 at Vanderbilt University. They are also "smart ranked" #27, the highest in Tennessee.

     The second highest ranking business school in Tennessee is the University of Knoxville Haslam College of Business. With a 73.8% acceptance rate, and a tuition of around $30,150, this option is more pleasing to the wallet. Along with the price drop, the "smart ranking" of the school lowers to #79. Below are some of the courses offered to receive an MBA from UTK. 

     The third highest ranking business school for Tennessee is the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business. Although this is the third highest ranked for Tennessee, it severely lowers in the overall USA rankings down to #230. It has the lowest tuition of the three options, coming in at around $20,150. This price drop opens the school up to a much wider range of students. There is a 58% acceptance rate, and the college of business offers 6 different MBA programs. Below is a picture of the Fogelman business center.

      With these three options available for those seeking a business future, Tennessee is a great place to start a life long career. Keep in mind, the tuition rates for all schools are subjected to change with increase in scholarships and housing options.

"Best Graduate Business Schools (MBA)." Best Business School Programs (MBA). Web. 01 Mar. 2016.