Psychology at University of South Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama
Many students take online classes at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of South Alabama
Rankings can help you compare University of South Alabama’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #633 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1197 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #10 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #633 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1197 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of South Alabama
Graduates of University of South Alabama’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,217 |
| 2 years | $24,615 |
| 3 years | $28,945 |
| 4 years | $34,807 |
| 5 years | $44,930 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of South Alabama report median earnings of $34,807, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of South Alabama stands at $25,949.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of South Alabama go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.