by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #172 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 #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,735 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $38,048 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Tennessee State University is $428 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University was $836 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
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Of the 65 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 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 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee State University psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Tennessee State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.