Georgia · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Georgia, 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
41
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,448
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,688
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
25
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,689
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$74,140
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
1Brenau University
Gainesville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,497733%$21,115$30,761
2Life University
Marietta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,2606738%$30,667$31,000
3Emory University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,08512791%$20,586$20,500
4Morehouse College
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,4743359%$36,431$26,000
5Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,45050352%$26,869
6Dalton State College
Dalton Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,6883225%$18,061
7University of Georgia
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,87457890%$21,552
8Augusta University
Augusta Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,3759949%$28,250
9Spelman College
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,3438978%$35,132$26,000
10Georgia State University
Atlanta Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,90446453%$27,000

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 Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
1,210
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$74,140
median $51,210
Best-paying metro
$83,290
Columbus, GA-AL

Related careers

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$82,970 avg · 870 jobs
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$107,680 avg · 420 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Georgia.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Brenau University tops the list at $36,497. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Georgia is $74,140 (median $51,210), across about 1,210 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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