Psychology at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 251 graduates a year
University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates in psychology earn 9% 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham 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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| 729 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $46,481 | $49,602 | #576 | $28,007 |
| 730 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $46,437 | $42,255 | #957 | $27,724 |
| 731 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,402 | $49,753 | #563 | $30,079 |
| 732 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $46,369 | $52,633 | #357 | $30,132 |
| 733 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $46,362 | $47,137 | #723 | $32,858 |
| 734 | Doane University Crete, NE | $46,347 | $47,901 | #678 | $34,896 |
| 735 | Rochester University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,344 | $48,864 | #613 | $33,375 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Alabama at Birmingham
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $85,091 | — |
Other Majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alabama at Birmingham psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,132 one year after graduating and $46,369 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alabama at Birmingham rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks #732 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,868.
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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.