2023 Most Popular Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Psychology Doctor's Degree 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 Most Popular Psychology Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Psychology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
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Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Psychology
Our analysis found Auburn University to be the most popular school for psychology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 20 students majoring in psychology at Auburn, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Of the 20 students majoring in psychology at UA, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in psychology at UAB, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for psychology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in psychology at USA, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,751 |
| West Virginia | 967 |
| Mississippi | 1,234 |
| South Carolina | 1,890 |
| Florida | 10,298 |
| Virginia | 6,922 |
| Arkansas | 1,022 |
| Kentucky | 2,326 |
| Georgia | 4,367 |
| Tennessee | 2,474 |
| Louisiana | 1,704 |
Majors Related to Psychology
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 4 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.
More about our data sources and methodologies.