by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 495 master's degrees in psychology during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for psychology students working on their master's degree.
The psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology needs to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in psychology from Vanderbilt University
University of Memphis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. UofM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Memphis
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a master’s in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University
It is hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga if you wish to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a master’s in psychology from Austin Peay State University
Located in the city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 57 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,667 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,363 |
| Georgia | 32 | 365 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 202 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 722 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 148 |
| Alabama | 30 | 277 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 181 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 126 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 307 |
| General Psychology | 108 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 80 |
