The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Psychology master’s graduates in Alabama earn a weighted average salary of $38,657 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 10% nationally.
Our psychology graduate rankings cover 2 of the 10 programs available in Alabama, accounting for 61% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$39,769
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$51,250
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$35,534
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.9
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$67,877
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Alabama?
Years
1.5 years
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.5 years.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Alabama?
Salary
$38,657
The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $38,657 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Alabama?
Net cost
$15,064
The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $15,064. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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