Psychology at Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Tennessee State University graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tennessee State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 710 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola, IN | $46,798 | $50,206 | #532 | $37,096 |
| 711 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $46,737 | $47,518 | #701 | $27,981 |
| 712 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $46,729 | $47,510 | #702 | $29,096 |
| 713 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $46,721 | $51,038 | #459 | $30,735 |
| 714 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $46,719 | $51,035 | #460 | $27,576 |
| 715 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $46,698 | $50,098 | #542 | $36,111 |
| 716 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN | $46,698 | $50,098 | #543 | $36,111 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Tennessee State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $61,060 | — | — |
Other Majors at Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tennessee State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,735 one year after graduating and $46,721 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tennessee State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Tennessee State University ranks #713 by median pay four years after graduation, and #459 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.