Psychology at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga sits in Chattanooga, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Of 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #9 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #513 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,166 |
| 2 years | $45,181 |
| 3 years | $51,632 |
| 4 years | $64,854 |
| 5 years | $54,005 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga report median earnings of $64,854, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is $21,898.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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