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Psychology in Tennessee

Psychology Schools in Tennessee

2,894 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 495
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 109
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 109
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 109
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,400. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,216. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,917.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,914. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,539.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,643. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Lipscomb University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,070. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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