Best Psychology, General Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 27 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,605 recent graduates. Graduates in Tennessee earn $26,919 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $29,183. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in TN

$26,919

TN Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Tennessee

Public Schools (10)

$27,332

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (17)

$26,507

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Tennessee produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Tennessee, Ranked by Earnings

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN · Private

$31,305

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,292

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 6.3%

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,230

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 50.9%

Fisk University

Nashville, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,812

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 57.9%

Belmont University

Nashville, TN · Private

$18,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,781

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 96.4%

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,354

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 88.4%

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.0%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$27,961

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,106

Graduates: 237

Acceptance: 46.0%

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,795

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 66.6%

Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton, TN · Private

Milligan University

Milligan, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,252

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 70.3%

#11

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,184

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 92.6%

#12

Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private

$26,850

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,818

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 72.2%

#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public

$24,973

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,026

Graduates: 183

Acceptance: 93.4%

#14

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Public

$27,357

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,731

Graduates: 155

Acceptance: 77.0%

#15

Union University

Jackson, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,900

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 47.2%

#16

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,558

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 83.2%

#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,785

Graduates: 206

Acceptance: 68.0%

#18

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN · Private

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

$24,550

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,772

Graduates: 113

Acceptance: 87.1%

#20

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

$25,812

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,768

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 96.0%

#21

King University

Bristol, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,640

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 54.4%

#22

The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,329

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 82.7%

#23

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,888

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 68.3%

#24

Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN · Private

$28,327

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,042

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 60.4%

#25

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,809

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 87.3%

#26

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN · Private

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN · Private

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,132

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 49.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Tennessee?

Vanderbilt University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Tennessee with median graduate earnings of $31,305 within two years of graduation. There are 27 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Tennessee?

Psychology, General graduates in Tennessee earn an average of $26,919 within two years of graduation. This is 8% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Tennessee?

Vanderbilt University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Tennessee with an acceptance rate of 6.3%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 70.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $26,507 vs $27,332 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 17 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Tennessee

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,457 Chemical Engineering $66,750 Engineering, General $62,877 Computer Science $59,925 Computer Engineering $59,120 Civil Engineering $58,536 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $57,018 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $56,708

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.