Psychology at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 600 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,050 | $50,777 | #478 | $28,904 |
| 601 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $49,048 | $49,867 | #559 | $29,099 |
| 602 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $49,018 | $44,635 | #878 | $32,550 |
| 603 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $49,003 | $53,530 | #298 | $29,086 |
| 604 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $48,985 | $42,993 | #938 | $32,418 |
| 605 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $48,958 | $52,246 | #381 | $34,041 |
| 606 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $48,951 | $48,094 | #667 | $32,459 |
Other Psychology Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $108,390 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,086 one year after graduating and $49,003 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #603 by median pay four years after graduation, and #298 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,832.
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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.