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 UAH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #447 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 447 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UAH. This makes it the #240 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,247 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAH paid an average of $958 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $421 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $23,012 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,122 | $11,122 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,462 | $4,462 |
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Of the 42 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAH, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAH 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 UAH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in psychology from UAH. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.