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Psychology at Tennessee State University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at Tennessee State University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Tennessee State University Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #437 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	131
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	249
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	423
Best Psychology Schools	437

Popularity of Psychology at Tennessee State University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #554 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #197 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Tennessee State University Cost?

Tennessee State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tennessee State University paid an average of $836 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $291 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,320	$21,036
Fees	$1,248	$1,248
Books and Supplies	$1,600	$1,600
On Campus Room and Board	$10,120	$10,120
On Campus Other Expenses	$5,580	$5,580

Learn more about Tennessee State University tuition and fees.

Tennessee State University Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Tennessee State University. About 17% were men and 83% were women.

The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	52
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	3

Does Tennessee State University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Tennessee State University does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee State University Online Learning page.

Tennessee State University Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Tennessee State University in 2022 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Psychology Student Diversity at Tennessee State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Tennessee State University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	77

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By The Peep Holes under License

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