by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at Vanderbilt University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 108 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #6 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 6 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 29 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 328 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The psychology area of study at Vanderbilt University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 117 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 103 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 75 master’s degrees in psychology.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 108 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 61% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 18 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 143 |