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Psychology in Georgia

Psychology Schools in Georgia

3,709 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Georgia

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 136
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 32.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Georgia

There are 17,300 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Georgia

Psychology grads earn an average of $89,190 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Georgia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Life University

Marietta
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $27,849. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,417.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,266. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,374. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

A typical student attending VSU will pay a net price of $13,063. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#9

Brenau University

Gainesville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 322
Child Development & Psychology 13

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