For subjects other than business see our ranking of universities in Nashville, USA
- 18 Feb, 2025: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings. Vanderbilt University ranked #101.
- 17 Jan, 2025: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Vanderbilt University with highest ranking among universities in Nashville ranked #201.
- 10 Dec, 2024: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Vanderbilt University ranked #465.
- 14 Nov, 2024: THE Global Employability University Ranking updated with Vanderbilt University in position 203.
Nashville, otherwise known as Music City, is a city famous for its love of country and blues music, so unsurprisingly the city puts on a lot of music festivals every year, and there are plenty of performance venues throughout the city.
Besides a love for music, Nashville also offers a total of 10 universities to choose from, with a great mix of public, private, research, and Christian institutions that are sure to suit the needs of many different kinds of students.
Rankings of business schools in Nashville, USA 2025

Owen Graduate School of Management
Vanderbilt University
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QS Global MBA Ranking - United States
[Published 25 September, 2024] |
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The Economist: Full time MBA ranking
[Published 21 January, 2021] |
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The Economist: Executive MBA Ranking
[Published 29 June, 2020] |
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Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business
Belmont University

College of Business
Tennessee State University
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Highest subject rankings of business schools in Nashville
Student Opinions About Studying in Nashville
“Nashville has some serious traffic issues, mainly as a consequence of the public transport here being quite ineffective. Living here without a car would mean you wouldn’t get as much out of the city as you otherwise would.”
“As an international student who moved to Nashville to study at Vanderbilt University, I’ve always felt that the locals here are very open and welcoming to foreigners, which is something I was worried about before I arrived, but I realized and appreciate that they treat international students with a lot of respect."
“The parking in Nashville is brutally expensive, with the rates being around $20 per hour in some areas. This is especially unfortunate because most people are using cars, which means there’s almost never street parking and you have to use paid parking. Always try to leave the car at home if you can!”
Nashville Key Facts for International Students
1 out of 3 Business schools in Nashville Ranked in at least one ranking
3 Different Rankings list Business schools in Nashville (-4 institution and 7 subject rankings)
5 Global Rankings rank Business schools in Nashville Among TOP 200
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 346
- Published:
- 25 September, 2024
The Economist Newspaper Limited
- Universities:
- 190
- Published:
- 21 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -The Economist: Full time MBA ranking:
Open new career opportunity 35% Personal development / educational experience 35% Increase in salary 20% Potential to network 10%
- Universities:
- 70
- Published:
- 29 June, 2020
- Universities:
- 70
- Published:
- 29 June, 2020
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 346
- Published:
- 25 September, 2024
The Economist Newspaper Limited
- Universities:
- 190
- Published:
- 21 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -The Economist: Full time MBA ranking:
Open new career opportunity 35% Personal development / educational experience 35% Increase in salary 20% Potential to network 10%
- Universities:
- 70
- Published:
- 29 June, 2020
- Universities:
- 70
- Published:
- 29 June, 2020