by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #82 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UA. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,245 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $82,470 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 UA is $964 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 292 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from UA in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
The psychology program at UA awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.