Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how ETSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #558 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Tennessee State University handed out 141 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ETSU report a median salary of $34,058 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ETSU, general psychology students accumulate a median of $17,976 in student loans. This is lower than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general psychology from ETSU were women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at ETSU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at East Tennessee State University.
The general psychology program at ETSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 153 |
ETSU awarded 153 degrees in psychology, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).