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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #342 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #197 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Vanderbilt University.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Vanderbilt in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 105 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 42 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
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