Alabama · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

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 offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,648
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$28,684
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
15
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,604
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$110,180
BLS OEWS 2024

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
$34,32423$27,000
2Troy University
Troy Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,47923150%$31,207
3Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,5384433%$26,800
4University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,13226164%$27,000
5The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,24537473%$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
$27,637857%$19,817$27,000
8Auburn University
Auburn Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,60622382%$20,500
9University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2474764%$25,000
10Alabama A & M University
Normal Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,5043324%$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
360
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$110,180
median $100,320
Best-paying metro
$112,890
Huntsville, AL

Related careers

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
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$126,770 avg · 100 jobs
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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 $110,180 (median $100,320), across about 360 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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