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Psychology Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 424 students earned their Psychology degrees in TN.

In this state, Psychology is the 8th most popular major out of a total 33 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 316
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Tennessee

17,170 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $74,260, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
296 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 36% of the teachers are full time.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,048 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $36,243. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,702 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,258.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660. This public school has an average net price of $12,752.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,845. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,105 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,040.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,867. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#10

Lipscomb University

Nashville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,745 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $25,704.

Psychology Careers in TN

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Psychology Professors 16% $65,170
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $64,330
Managers 13% $74,130
Psychologists 4% $95,990
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Education 3,386
Social Sciences 187
Library Science 140
Communication & Journalism 105
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 84
History 73
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 9

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