Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association

Private Colleges Serving Tennessee


Jobs Created by Private Colleges

Source: An Analysis of Tennessee's Private Colleges Economic Impact 2006-2007, TICUA.

A 2007 economic impact study of Tennessee's Private Colleges found that in 2006-07 the institutions created and sustained more than 288,000 jobs in Tennessee, including the institutions' more than 30,000 own full-time positions.

Message from TICUA President Claude Pressnell: This message is part of an ongoing series of charts that the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association will share in the coming months, highlighting the impact of our 34 member campuses. We hope that you will find this information helpful. Please contact us for additional information either by phone at 615-242-6400 or email at research@ticua.org.