2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 6th in Alabama. In fact, 1,571 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
Check out the psychology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.
Top 10 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 306 students majoring in psychology at UA, 19% are male and 81% are female.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $765.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
About 83% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 17% are male.
On average, psychology graduates from TROY take out $33,106 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
Of the 217 students majoring in psychology at UAB, 17% are male and 83% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at UAB accumulate an average of around $28,680 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.
Women make up 74% of the psychology majors at the school.
Psychology majors at Auburn take out an average of $20,300 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.
Of the 94 students majoring in psychology at USA, 16% are male and 84% are female.
On average, psychology graduates from USA take out $27,662 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $265, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
About 87% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 13% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at AUM accumulate an average of around $32,219 in student debt.
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Alabama A & M University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 83% of the psychology majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $141, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 85% of the psychology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from UAH carry an average student debt load of $23,764.
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Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.
About 70% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 30% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Jacksonville State University carry an average student debt load of $26,017.
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Alabama State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Alabama State is a small public school located in the city of Montgomery.
About 81% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 19% are male.
Psychology majors at Alabama State take out an average of $34,169 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.
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Request InformationBest General Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 3,544 |
| Virginia | 5,413 |
| North Carolina | 3,412 |
| Florida | 8,073 |
| Tennessee | 1,743 |
| Kentucky | 1,417 |
| South Carolina | 1,372 |
| Louisiana | 1,601 |
| Arkansas | 981 |
| Mississippi | 1,069 |
| West Virginia | 924 |
Majors Related to Psychology
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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