Psychology programs in Tennessee
33 colleges in Tennessee offer Psychology, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Middle Tennessee State University, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and University of Memphis.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Psychology. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $13,359
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,541
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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $14,265
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,151
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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $12,397
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,458
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $15,983
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,859
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $15,846
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $91,565
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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,735
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,301
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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $15,796
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,730
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $24,739
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,541
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $18,878
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,222
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The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $27,872
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,911
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $33,147
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,930
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Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,246
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,501
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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,813
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,378
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King University
Bristol, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,347
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,831
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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $28,585
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $66,651
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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,574
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,485
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Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $18,759
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,687
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The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $10,701
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,213
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Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,614
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,434
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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,251
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,382
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Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,131
- Graduation rate
- 25%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,367
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Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,854
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,478
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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,063
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,596
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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $20,406
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,956
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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate- Average net price
- $24,345
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,723
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Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,595
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,482
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Fisk University
Nashville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $32,020
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,454
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Union University
Jackson, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $27,171
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,990
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Milligan University
Milligan, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,365
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,641
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Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,836
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,989
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Welch College
Gallatin, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $25,263
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,198
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Maryville College
Maryville, TN · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,360
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,279
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South College
Knoxville, TN · 4-year · Private for-profit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $17,858
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,642
Program 42.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).