Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Alabama
This guide to psychology schools in Alabama is designed to provide you with information to help you make an informed decision on the best psychology program in the state for your academic and career goals.
Table of Contents
- Alabama Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 10 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
Alabama Psychology School Facts
- There are 24 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Alabama.1
- No schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 24 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 9 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 3 schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- 1 school ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- No schools ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- No schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Alabama
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Lists include College Factual, Psychology Degree 411, The Princeton Review, and Times Higher Education. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Auburn University
- University of Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of North Alabama
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of Alabama (#55)
- Auburn University (#93)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (#154)2
Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs
- University of Alabama Birmingham (#8)3
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Alabama schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- University of North Alabama ($9,837 / Grad rate: 52%)
- Jacksonville State University ($11,953 / Grad rate: 52%)
- Talladega College ($12,360 / Grad rate: 35%)
- Auburn University at Montgomery ($13,163 / Grad rate: 36%)
- Alabama State University ($13,176 / Grad rate: 28%)
- Troy University ($13,187 / Grad rate: 46%)
- University of West Alabama ($13,786 / Grad rate: 38%)
- Alabama A&M University ($14,600 / Grad rate: 27%)
- Stillman College ($15,574 / Grad rate: 25%)
- University of South Alabama ($15,664 / Grad rate: 48%)1
Top 10 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Alabama
This table compares the top 10 bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Alabama based on a graduation rate of 50% or above and an annual net price below $26,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Alabama | 52% | 96% | $22,077 | $42,601 | $18,950 | $29,150 | $9,837 |
| Jacksonville State University | 52% | 78% | $22,189 | $41,504 | $20,592 | $30,552 | $11,953 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 64% | 87% | $22,300 | $50,907 | $21,952 | $34,336 | $16,834 |
| University of Montevallo | 55% | 60% | $24,000 | $40,439 | $23,845 | $36,865 | $17,421 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 63% | 78% | $20,705 | $56,901 | $23,000 | $35,892 | $18,588 |
| The University of Alabama | 73% | 80% | $22,750 | $56,118 | $26,466 | $46,726 | $20,592 |
| Spring Hill College | 62% | 73% | $27,000 | $51,166 | $33,516 | $33,516 | $21,018 |
| Birmingham-Southern College | 65% | 57% | $25,000 | $55,236 | $35,250 | $35,250 | $21,153 |
| Huntingdon College | 50% | 66% | $27,000 | $47,328 | $39,122 | $39,122 | $23,662 |
| Auburn University | 81% | 44% | $21,000 | $61,042 | $27,174 | $47,958 | $25,271 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Alabama
This table compares all of Alabama’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M University | — | MS | — | — | $422 |
| Auburn University (Clinical PhD) | APA | PhD | 95% | 19 | $594 |
| Auburn University (Counseling PhD) | APA | PhD | 78% | 18 | $594 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | — | MS | — | — | $451 |
| The University of Alabama | APA, NASP | MA, EdS, PhD | 91% | 22 | $635 |
| Troy University | — | MS | — | — | $475 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | APA | EdS, PhD | 100% | 16 | $468 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | — | MA, PhD | — | — | $678 |
| University of South Alabama | APA | MS, PhD | 86% | 22 | $480 |
| University of West Alabama | — | MS | — | — | $429 |
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- Degree Levels Overview: Associate to PhD
- Alabama Licensure Guide
- Top Online Bachelor’s Programs Ranking
- Psychology Careers by Degree Level
*Table Notes:
-N.Av. indicates data is not available.
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs1/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2024 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://asppb.net/wp-content/uploads/2024_asppb_dr_report.pdf