Alabama · Psychology

Best institutions to study Psychology in Alabama

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
24
offering CIP 42.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,653
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$28,684
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
15
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,604
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$110,120
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Athens State University
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,32434$27,000
2Troy University
Troy Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,47922550%$31,207
3Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,5385433%$26,800
4University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,13228964%$27,000
5The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,24533673%$25,000
6South University - Montgomery
Montgomery Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,68429%$25,720$54,702
7University of Mobile
Mobile Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,6371657%$19,817$27,000
8Auburn University
Auburn Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,60622082%$20,500
9University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2474264%$25,000
10Alabama A & M University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,5043424%$25,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
260
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$110,120
median $90,800
Best-paying metro
$97,400
Auburn-Opelika, AL

Related careers

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,370 avg · 610 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$110,120 avg · 260 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$127,540 avg · 110 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$52,590
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Alabama.

Which Psychology program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Athens State University tops the list at $34,324. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Alabama is $110,120 (median $90,800), across about 260 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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