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. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UofM. This makes it the #155 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.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $31,582. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,929 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 UofM is $278 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 195 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofM, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in psychology from UofM. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.