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Psychology Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 495 students earned their Psychology degrees in GA.

In this state, Psychology is the 10th most popular major out of a total 32 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 365
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 17,300 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $89,190, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571.

#5

Life University

Marietta
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Life grads earn an average salary of $35,334. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#6

Brenau University

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,402. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Brenau. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Emory University

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,239.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
7,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. In their early career, Clayton State University grads earn an average salary of $37,936.

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
Education 6,283
Social Sciences 456
Communication & Journalism 274
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 135
Library Science 120
History 60
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 45

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