Tennessee State University is a major urban institution which offers 45 bachelor's degree programs and 24 master's degree programs. They also offer Doctoral programs in biological sciences, psychology, public administration, curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, computer information systems engineering and physical therapy. It was founded in 1912. As of 2010, the college had spent 13 years listed in the U.S. News and World Report "Guide to America's Best Colleges."
Tennessee State University
3200 John a Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
963-5000
tnstate.edu
Vanderbilt University is a private research university. It was founded in 1873 and offers baccalaureate, master's, Ph.D and M.D. and other doctoral degrees. Vanderbilt's programs include liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development as well as professional degrees. As of 2010, 12,721 students were enrolled in Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville,
Tennessee 37240
615-322-7311
vanderbilt.edu
Belmont University is a liberal arts and Christian college with more than 75 areas of study, 20 master's programs and three doctoral degrees. According to its website, the college was ranked in the Top 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named as one of the top "Schools to Watch" by U.S. News & World Report for the third year running. The academic programs include education, humanities, sciences, social sciences, business and entertainment and music business.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
615-460-6000
belmont.edu
Trevecca Nazarene University was founded in 1901 as a Christian college --- one of the eight U.S. colleges and universities affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Trevecca offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs in liberal arts, business management, education and religion. The graduate school offers degrees in psychology, clinical counseling and physician assistant.
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd.
Nashville, TN 37210
615-248-1200
trevecca.edu
Watkins College of Arts and Design is an art, design and film school founded in 1885. Students studying at Watkins College can earn Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees in film, fine art, graphic design, interior design and photography or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and a professional certificate in film.
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37228
383-4848
watkins.edu