by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 310 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UA. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $27,760. 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 UA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UA is $964 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Alabama.
Of the 306 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UA, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
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, 75% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from UA in 2021 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, 90% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 35 |
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