by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #73 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,731 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $40,600. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,898 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UT Chattanooga is $253 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
Of the 167 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from UT Chattanooga in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UT Chattanooga. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Chattanooga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
