Psychology at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 922 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,934 | $46,498 | #769 | $35,364 |
| 923 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #635 | $31,165 |
| 924 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #636 | $31,165 |
| 925 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $41,766 | $47,408 | #709 | $22,705 |
| 926 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,668 | $44,350 | #892 | $32,346 |
| 927 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $41,644 | $36,672 | #1013 | $36,873 |
| 928 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK | $41,641 | $46,753 | #755 | — |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Biology | $46,370 | $30,174 | #765 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,705 one year after graduating and $41,766 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alabama State University ranks #925 by median pay four years after graduation, and #709 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
