Psychology at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Many students take online classes at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #715 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #831 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #715 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #831 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,215 |
| 2 years | $28,547 |
| 3 years | $31,874 |
| 4 years | $37,691 |
| 5 years | $44,287 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham report median earnings of $37,691, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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