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Best Online Finance Programs in Nashville, TN (2026)
Nashville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $9,006 to $62,570 per year for indexed programs. Nashville has a population of about 1,065,078. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $156,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Nashville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Nashville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nashville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee finance page.
Finance Wages Near Nashville
Nashville is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $91,040 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $94,538 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $97,490 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $101,236 |
| Loan Officer | $62,800 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $65,213 |
| Financial Manager | $156,860 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $162,887 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Nashville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Nashville-Area Cities With Finance Programs
- Brentwood, TN – 12.4 mi away (42,517 pop)
- Hendersonville, TN – 13.9 mi away (57,050 pop)
- Mount Juliet, TN – 15.3 mi away (33,263 pop)
- La Vergne, TN – 16.4 mi away (35,071 pop)
- Franklin, TN – 17.7 mi away (74,794 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited finance schools are near Nashville, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Nashville. The closest is Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Austin Peay State University (40.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Nashville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Nashville are: Financial Manager ($156,860), Financial and Investment Analyst ($97,490), Personal Financial Advisor ($91,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Brentwood instead of Nashville?
Brentwood, TN is 12.4 miles from Nashville and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.