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. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 403 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in psychology from USA. This makes it the #222 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USA is $23,700. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $32,995 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 USA is $377 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from USA in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from USA in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
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