General Psychology at Tennessee Technological University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, consider the program at Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 general psychology graduations were recorded at Tennessee Technological University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tennessee Technological University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee Technological University’s General Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #437 of 1,295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #597 of 1,305 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological University’s General 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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $34,296, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $13,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Psychology graduates at Tennessee Technological University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Tennessee Technological University are 63% women (31) and 37% men (18).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee Technological University
Of the 49 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Tennessee Technological University, 63% were women (31) and 37% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Tennessee Technological University
The General Psychology program at Tennessee Technological University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the General Psychology program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
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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