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Psychology at University of Alabama

University of Alabama graduates about 356 psychology majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 267th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a solid program at 59 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 37 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 27% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $50,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $5 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

59/100Solid#267 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year3565% of the class
Courses in the catalog37more than 27% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$50,0000.98× the same major nationally
Research in the field$5Ma year, NSF
Admit rate71%whole school
SAT middle 50%1130–1410whole school

Around University of Alabama

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Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Math and Science Building, Psychology Building, Science and Engineering Complex.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 74 · Dorm 66 · Athletics 9 · Student housing 6 · Chapel 6 · Dining 5.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 60
  2. Millsaps College 60
  3. Florida International University 59
  4. University of South Carolina 59
  5. University of Nevada–Reno 59
  6. University of Minnesota–Duluth 59
  7. West Virginia University 59
  8. Southern Connecticut State University 59

Other strong majors at University of Alabama

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Alabama with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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