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. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #141 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt is $36,716. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were 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 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Vanderbilt in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 36 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.