by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Auburn is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 61 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Auburn. This makes it the #119 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #93 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,606 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, psychology students borrow a median amount of $56,375 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Auburn is $523 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Auburn psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Auburn in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 25 |
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