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2023 Best Psychology Schools in Alabama

16 Colleges
$28,439 Avg Salary
$28,969 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 1,923 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Psychology Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Psychology Schools in Alabama

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Psychology Schools

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for psychology students. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from UA carry an average student debtload of $24,989. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $765.

Full Psychology at The University of Alabama Report

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The excellent programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Auburn take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.

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#3

Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL

The excellent programs at Birmingham Southern College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in Alabama. BSC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at BSC accumulate an average of around $24,482 in student debt.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for psychology students. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at UAB accumulate an average of around $27,060 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.

Read full report on Psychology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#5

Troy University

Troy, AL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for psychology students. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at TROY take out is $31,000.

Full Psychology at Troy University Report

#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for psychology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Jacksonville State University take out is $28,000.

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#7

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

University of Mobile ranked #7 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Alabama list. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from University of Mobile carry an average student debtload of $26,000.

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#8

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Psychology Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public college with a small student population.

Psychology majors at Alabama State take out an average of $34,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.

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#9

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo ranked #9 on this year’s Best Psychology Schools in Alabama list. Located in the suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Montevallo take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best psychology programs. Faulkner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

While working on their degree, psychology majors at Faulkner accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt.

Full Psychology at Faulkner University Report

Best Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,751
West Virginia 967
Florida 10,298
Virginia 6,922
Arkansas 1,022
Mississippi 1,234
South Carolina 1,890
Louisiana 1,704
Kentucky 2,326
Georgia 4,367
Tennessee 2,474

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.

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