Psychology at Tennessee Technological University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tennessee Technological University is in Cookeville, TN.
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Studying Online at Tennessee Technological University
Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
Rankings can help you compare Tennessee Technological University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #473 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #736 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,558 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $29,732 |
| 4 years | $34,296 |
| 5 years | $37,538 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Tennessee Technological University take home a median $34,296, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Tennessee Technological University stands at $13,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Tennessee Technological University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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