Psychology at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 242 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates in psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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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| 811 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,786 | $45,548 | #823 | $35,024 |
| 812 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 | $47,077 | #725 | $35,559 |
| 813 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,709 | $45,469 | #829 | $31,192 |
| 814 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $44,700 | $48,830 | #616 | $30,984 |
| 815 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $44,683 | $43,901 | #912 | $30,471 |
| 816 | College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | $44,659 | $47,884 | #680 | $24,860 |
| 817 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $44,634 | $46,444 | #772 | $30,866 |
Other Psychology Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,799 | $91,747 | $28,500 |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,984 one year after graduating and $44,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga ranks #814 by median pay four years after graduation, and #616 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,968.
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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.