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Psychology at University of Memphis

Psychology at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #5 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #14 of 29
Best Value Southeast (Region) #61 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #118 of 326
Best Value Nationwide #425 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #866 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #5 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #14 of 29
Best Value Southeast (Region) #61 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #118 of 326
Best Value Nationwide #425 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #866 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at University of Memphis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,026
2 years $37,406
3 years $30,457
4 years $38,074
5 years $43,526

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Memphis earn a median of $38,074, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Memphis is $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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