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Psychology in Tennessee

Psychology Schools in Tennessee

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

In this state, Psychology is the 37th most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

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

There are 17,170 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $74,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,267. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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

A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,643. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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#7

Lipscomb University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,070. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Fisk University

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

59% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,632. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 267
Child Development & Psychology 33

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