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Psychology in Tennessee

Psychology Schools in Tennessee

1,969 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Psychology major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Tennessee

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 17,170 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Tennessee

Psychology grads earn an average of $74,260 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,539. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,886.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,070. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Lipscomb.

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#8

Fisk University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,632. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Fisk.

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