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. Also, learn how BSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at BSC was ranked #556 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Birmingham Southern College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,580 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BSC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,714 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Birmingham Southern College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from BSC. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Birmingham Southern College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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