Psychology at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 356 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama 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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| 518 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $49,954 | $58,867 | #105 | — |
| 519 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,929 | $52,519 | #366 | $35,122 |
| 520 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,921 | $53,572 | #293 | $27,740 |
| 521 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,900 | $56,641 | #175 | $29,245 |
| 522 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $49,826 | $43,877 | #913 | $32,855 |
| 523 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $49,792 | $45,307 | #834 | $28,603 |
| 524 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $49,769 | $45,842 | #803 | $38,600 |
Other Psychology Credentials at The University of Alabama
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $69,637 | — | — |
Other Majors at The University of Alabama by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,245 one year after graduating and $49,900 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #521 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.