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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee

24 Colleges
$27,968 Avg Salary
$26,481 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology School for You

General Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 1,743 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best General Psychology Schools

Our analysis found Sewanee - The University of the South to be the best school for general psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Sewanee take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on General Psychology at Sewanee - The University of the South

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 24 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $17,687 in student debt.

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#3

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belmont University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Belmont take out is $19,500.

Full General Psychology at Belmont University Report

#4

King University

Bristol, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend King University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Bristol, King is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at King take out is $26,000.

Full General Psychology at King University Report

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lipscomb University is a great place for general psychology students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Lipscomb carry an average student debtload of $25,997.

Full General Psychology at Lipscomb University Report

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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Christian Brothers University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general psychology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Christian Brothers take out is $27,000.

Read full report on General Psychology at Christian Brothers University

#8

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Rhodes College ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Rhodes College carry an average student debtload of $23,941.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general psychology programs. Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debtload of $24,497. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Psychology at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Report

#10

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

With a ranking of #10, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best schools for general psychology students. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

On average, psychology graduates from UofM take out $29,625 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best General Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,544
Virginia 5,413
North Carolina 3,412
Florida 8,073
Kentucky 1,417
South Carolina 1,372
Louisiana 1,601
Arkansas 981
Alabama 1,571
Mississippi 1,069
West Virginia 924

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to BruceBlaus.

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