Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 42.01

$36,716Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,584Median earnings 4 years after
$62,840Median earnings 5 years after
$11,187Median federal debt
113Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $36,716 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $11,187, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rhodes College
Memphis
$37,563$24,589
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$37,019$18,750
The University of the South
Sewanee
$35,379$17,148
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$32,433$19,940
University of Memphis
Memphis
$31,582$24,875
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$30,984$18,968
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski
$30,958$18,825
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$30,735$26,000
Tusculum University
Greeneville
$30,170$26,630
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$29,086$21,832
King University
Bristol
$28,795$22,019
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$28,705$22,500
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$28,394$13,625
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$28,252$22,610
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$28,217$25,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $36,716 one year after graduation and $62,840 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,187.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.