by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 42 master's degrees in general psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality psychology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general psychology students working on their master's degree.
The psychology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Alabama.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general psychology from The University of Alabama
It is difficult to beat University of Alabama at Birmingham if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general psychology. UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in general psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general psychology needs to look into Auburn University at Montgomery. AUM is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Montgomery.More information about a master’s in general psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery
Explore all the Best General Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 370 |
| Georgia | 190 | 126 |
| Virginia | 182 | 248 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 138 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 86 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 25 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 129 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 23 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 29 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 14 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 143 |
One of 24 majors within the Psychology area of study, General Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 253 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |