Psychology at The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN · Bachelor's Degree
The University of Tennessee Southern graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee Southern 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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| 995 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #768 | $21,799 |
| 996 | The New School New York, NY | $38,181 | $36,340 | #1015 | $34,033 |
| 997 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $38,158 | $35,097 | #1021 | $33,090 |
| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
| 1001 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $37,934 | $41,439 | #974 | $30,170 |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee Southern by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,648 | $36,954 | #806 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $45,980 | $67,349 | #966 of 966 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,192 | $28,069 | #600 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee Southern psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,958 one year after graduating and $38,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee Southern rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Tennessee Southern ranks #998 by median pay four years after graduation, and #970 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Tennessee Southern worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,825.
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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.