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Psychology at Transylvania University

Transylvania University graduates about 28 psychology majors a year, 14% of its graduating class. That puts it 254th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a solid program at 60 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 43 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 42% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

60/100Solid#254 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year2814% of the class
Courses in the catalog43more than 42% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$51,0001.00× the same major nationally
Admit rate87%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1360whole school

Around Transylvania University

Front of Old Morrison, located along Third Street on the campus of Transylvania
Morrison College, Transylvania University, West Third Street, between Upper StrePhoto: William G. Johnson · Public domain · source
Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, was founded in 1780.
Transylvania University (1)Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The Gratz Park Historic District in Lexington, Kentucky, is listed on the Nation
Gratz Park Historic District (3)Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Former Carnegie Library in Lexington, Kentucky. This is now the "Carnegie Center
CarnegieLex2Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where psychology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 15 · Dorm 10 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Saint Michael's College 60
  2. Assumption University 60
  3. Thomas Jefferson University 60
  4. Rochester Institute of Technology 60
  5. Illinois Institute of Technology 60
  6. Centenary College 60
  7. Saint Johns University 60
  8. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 60

Other strong majors at Transylvania University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Transylvania University with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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