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General Psychology Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 160 students earned their Psychology degrees in GA.

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

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 126
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
33% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,537. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,858 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257.

#4

Emory University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,588. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,864 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#9

Brenau University

Gainesville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

General Psychology Careers in GA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $71,200
Psychologists 10% $101,780
Managers 9% $109,920

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

View all majors related to General Psychology

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