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General Psychology Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,571 students earned their Psychology degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Alabama

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,483
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 29.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Alabama

3,370 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Alabama

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $69,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

331 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,485 after earning their degree at this institution.

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. This public school has an average net price of $16,826.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,678.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $47,533.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

A typical student attending AAMU will pay a net price of $15,529. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,534.

General Psychology Careers in AL

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,370
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
Managers 6% $101,560
Psychologists 0% $98,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 292
Child Development & Psychology 55
Other Psychology 5

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