2023 Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Psychology Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, psychology students earned 2,474 degrees and certificates from a Tennessee school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
Check out the psychology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tennessee State University is a great place for psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Freed-Hardeman University is a great place for psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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East Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree psychology programs. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for psychology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,751 |
| West Virginia | 967 |
| Mississippi | 1,234 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Florida | 10,298 |
| Virginia | 6,922 |
| Arkansas | 1,022 |
| Alabama | 1,923 |
| Kentucky | 2,326 |
| Georgia | 4,367 |
| Louisiana | 1,704 |
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Psychology Related Rankings by Major
Psychology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 141,695 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Majors Similar to Psychology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 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 Nevit Dilmen.
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