Best Psychology, General Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 18 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 962 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $26,017 on average within two years — 11% below the national average of $29,183. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in AL

$26,017

AL Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Alabama

Public Schools (11)

$25,626

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$25,955

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $329 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$28,327

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,796

Graduates: 82

Acceptance: 50.5%

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

$26,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,760

Graduates: 150

Acceptance: 75.8%

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,740

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 72.5%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

$28,547

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,215

Graduates: 143

Acceptance: 88.4%

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,110

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 31.4%

Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL · Private

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,580

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 51.9%

Troy University

Troy, AL · Public

$27,812

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,040

Graduates: 140

Acceptance: 92.6%

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public

$24,615

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,217

Graduates: 61

Acceptance: 65.5%

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL · Public

$19,227

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,721

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 66.2%

#10

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,083

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 95.6%

#11

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,003

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 92.6%

#12

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL · Private

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,643

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 53.9%

#14

South University-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL ·

$26,836

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,893

Graduates: 149

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public

$24,615

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,457

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 76.2%

#16

Athens State University

Athens, AL ·

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#17

Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 87.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Alabama?

Auburn University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $28,327 within two years of graduation. There are 18 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Alabama?

Psychology, General graduates in Alabama earn an average of $26,017 within two years of graduation. This is 11% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Alabama?

Tuskegee University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 31.4%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 71.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Alabama?

In Alabama, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $25,955 vs $25,626 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Alabama

Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.