2023 Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Psychology 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best 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 Psychology Schools
Our analysis found Sewanee - The University of the South to be the best school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Sewanee carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
On average, psychology graduates from Vanderbilt take out $17,687 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
On average, psychology graduates from UT Knoxville take out $23,985 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $214, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 25 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Belmont University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at Belmont accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend King University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. King is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bristol.
While working on their degree, psychology majors at King accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
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Christian Brothers University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
After completing their degree, psychology graduates from Christian Brothers carry an average student debtload of $31,825.
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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.
Psychology majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out an average of $22,430 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $104, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lipscomb University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee list. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Psychology majors at Lipscomb take out an average of $25,997 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Rhodes College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee ranking. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.
Psychology majors at Rhodes College take out an average of $23,941 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #10 on the list. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
Psychology majors at UT Chattanooga take out an average of $24,497 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
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Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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 25 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).
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