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Psychology in Georgia

Psychology Schools in Georgia

4,571 students earned Psychology degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the 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 3,868
Master’s Degree 407
Associate Degree 154
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 30.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Georgia

17,300 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Georgia

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $89,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,993.

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

83% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,998. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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Emory University

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,627. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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Georgia Gwinnett College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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