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Psychology at The University of Alabama

Psychology at The University of Alabama

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama

Many students take online classes at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at The University of Alabama

Rankings can help you compare The University of Alabama’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #3 of 22
Best Value Alabama #16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #54 of 326
Best Value Southeast (Region) #227 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #435 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #958 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #3 of 22
Best Value Alabama #16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #54 of 326
Best Value Southeast (Region) #227 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #435 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #958 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from The University of Alabama

Those who finish The University of Alabama’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at The University of Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,760
2 years $49,032
3 years $30,719
4 years $39,261
5 years $47,796

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $39,261, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at The University of Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from The University of Alabama stands at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at The University of Alabama pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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