Psychology at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 326 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #643 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 326 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #14 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #643 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,292 |
| 2 years | $26,718 |
| 3 years | $47,156 |
| 4 years | $54,652 |
| 5 years | $62,840 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Vanderbilt University report median earnings of $54,652, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $11,209.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.