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. In addition, we cover how Lipscomb ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lipscomb was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 376 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 381 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lipscomb University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Lipscomb. This makes it the #258 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lipscomb go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,252 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lipscomb paid an average of $1,494 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,848 | $35,848 |
| Fees | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,804 | $14,804 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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The psychology program at Lipscomb awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lipscomb are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Lipscomb in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Lipscomb University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 11 |