We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ETSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #727 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 727 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee | 10 of 29 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
This psychology field at ETSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 153 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Tennessee State University conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
ETSU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 11 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 92 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 640 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $34,058 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ETSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,976 in student loans. This is lower than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ETSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 9 |