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. Also, learn how BSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at BSC was ranked #711 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 681 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 711 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Birmingham Southern College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,383 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BSC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $61,348 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BSC was $896 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,500 | $21,500 |
| Fees | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 | $1,062 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,300 | $14,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,268 | $2,268 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from BSC in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Birmingham Southern College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSC does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Birmingham Southern College.
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