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Psychology in Georgia

Psychology Schools in Georgia

3,709 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Psychology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,394
Associate Degree 154
Master’s Degree 136
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 32.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Georgia

There are 17,300 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Georgia

Psychology grads earn an average of $89,190 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

536 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

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470 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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444 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $17,993. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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290 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,266. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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215 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,374. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#6

Emory University

Atlanta
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,142. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,063. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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#8

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 5.17 years to complete their degree at Georgia Gwinnett College.

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#9

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Georgia Military College will pay a net price of $13,722.

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Augusta University

Augusta
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $13,417. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 464
Child Development & Psychology 352
Other Psychology 7

View all majors related to Psychology

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