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University of Memphis Graduate School Report

4,822 Graduate Students
$10,908 Avg Graduate Tuition & Fees (In-State)
61.3% Took Classes Online
Want the scoop on University of Memphis Graduate School? We've put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs UofM offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.

University of Memphis Graduate School Rankings

#629 Master's Degree School in U.S.
#628 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.

Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

In College Factual's 2024 ranking of the Best Master's Degree Schools in the U.S., University of Memphis landed the #629 spot out of the 1149 schools analyzed for this list.

For the Best Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee, UofM came in at #11.

 

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

There were 676 college and universities analyzed in the 2024 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UofM took the #628 spot on the list.

In addition, UofM took the #16 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Tennessee.

 

University of Memphis Graduate Student Diversity

4,822 Graduate Students
62.5% Women
38.5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,822 graduate students attended University of Memphis. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.

UofM Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 62.5% of the total graduate students at UofM are women and 37.5% are men.

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UofM Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Of all the graduate students at UofM, around 38.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Americans aren't the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at UofM. Around 8.5% of graduate students are international. For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you'll be taken to a page with more details.

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UofM Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$10,908 Avg Tuition & Fees (In-State)
At University of Memphis the average per-credit tuition rate is $723 for out-of state students. In-state students can expect to pay an average of $521.

The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$9,378$13,014
Fees$1,530$1,530

Average Salary of UofM Grads with Master’s or Doctorate

$51,231 Avg Salary (Master's)
$65,677 Avg Salary (Doctorate)

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

Master's degree recipients from UofM earn an average salary of $51,231 during the early years of their career. When comparing to other master's degree holders, that's on the low side. It's about 12% lower than the national average of $58,425.

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Doctorate Degree Average Earnings

Graduate students earning a doctorate degree from UofM enter careers with an average starting salary of $65,677. Unfortunately for those graduates, that figure is about 13% lower than the national average of $75,260.

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Location of University of Memphis Graduate School

Tennessee State
Large City Campus Setting
Public Public/Private
University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life.

Get more details about the location of University of Memphis.

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Contact details for UofM are given below.

Contact Details
Address:Alumni Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152
Phone:901-678-2000
Website:https://www.memphis.edu/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/uofmemphis
Twitter:https://twitter.com/uofmemphis

Online Learning for UofM Grad Students

61.3% Took At Least One Online Class
40.1% Took All Classes Online

About 61.3% of the graduate students at University of Memphis took at least one online class during the 2020-2021 academic year. Roughly 40.1% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.

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University of Memphis Master’s Degree Programs

The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded in 2020-2021.

Master’s Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Accounting36
Anthropology6
Architectural Sciences & Technology8
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics5
Biomedical Engineering10
Business Administration & Management142
Chemistry19
Civil Engineering15
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology10
Communication & Media Studies4
Communication Sciences35
Computer Information Systems60
Computer Science18
Criminal Justice & Corrections8
Curriculum & Instruction133
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services26
Drama & Theater Arts3
Economics4
Educational Administration16
Electrical Engineering6
Fine & Studio Arts10
General Biology3
General Engineering Technology1
General English Literature16
General Psychology10
Geological & Earth Sciences7
Health & Medical Administrative Services25
Health & Physical Education51
History10
International Business13
Journalism11
Liberal Arts General Studies26
Mathematics7
Mechanical Engineering2
Music23
Nursing101
Philosophy2
Physics9
Political Science & Government3
Public Administration13
Public Health32
Romance Languages6
Social Work60
Sociology7
Student Counseling36
Urban & Regional Planning7
Writing Studies7

University of Memphis Doctorate Degree Programs

Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded in 2020-2021 are shown here.

Doctorate Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Biomedical Engineering4
Business Administration & Management1
Chemistry1
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology13
Communication & Media Studies2
Communication Sciences15
Computer Science5
Curriculum & Instruction11
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology3
Educational Administration17
General Biology3
General Engineering10
General English Literature5
General Psychology10
Geological & Earth Sciences1
History5
Law108
Mathematics4
Music13
Philosophy3
Public Policy2
Student Counseling7

Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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