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UA was ranked #114 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 612 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UA. This makes it the #228 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 292 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UA. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into 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.
Of the 56 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Alabama.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 317 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 66 |
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