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Psychology at University of the South

University of the South graduates about 46 psychology majors a year, 12% of its graduating class. That puts it 114th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 75 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 50 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 58% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $59,000 four years out, 1.16× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year4612% of the class
Courses in the catalog50more than 58% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$59,0001.16× the same major nationally
Admit rate57%whole school
SAT middle 50%1233–1380whole school

Where psychology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 16 · Chapel 7 · Dorm 3 · Library 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Loyola Marymount University 75
  2. Marquette University 75
  3. American University 75
  4. United States Military Academy at West Point 75
  5. Texas A&M University 74
  6. The University of Oklahoma 74
  7. St. Olaf College 74
  8. Loyola University Maryland 74

Other strong majors at University of the South

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of the South 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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