2023 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Psychology Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, psychology students earned 424 degrees and certificates from a Tennessee school, making the subject the 8th in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Psychology Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Out of the 13 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
Read full report on Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University
The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
Read full report on Psychology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
The excellent master’s degree programs at Lipscomb University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Tennessee. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Out of the 13 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
Full Psychology at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Report
Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.
Freed-Hardeman University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.
Southern Adventist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for psychology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegedale.
Read full report on Psychology at Southern Adventist University
Fisk University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree psychology programs. Located in the large city of Nashville, Fisk is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
University of Memphis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
Best Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 134 |
| Florida | 2,049 |
| Virginia | 1,767 |
| North Carolina | 318 |
| Georgia | 495 |
| West Virginia | 195 |
| Louisiana | 249 |
| South Carolina | 169 |
| Kentucky | 819 |
| Arkansas | 47 |
| Alabama | 355 |
More Psychology Rankings in Tennessee
Psychology Related Rankings by Major
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29,224 |
| General Psychology | 8,051 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2,576 |
| Other Psychology | 2,162 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.