Best psychology graduate programs in Georgia

Psychology master’s graduates in Georgia earn a weighted average salary of $40,891 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 8 of the 13 programs available in Georgia, accounting for 76% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Georgia | #69 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.63

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 $53,232

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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 $39,808

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Georgia | #72 in Psychology nationally

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Economic score 0.65

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 $42,921

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

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 $33,415

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Georgia | #94 in Psychology nationally

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Economic score 0.75

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 $53,537

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

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 $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Georgia | #191 in Psychology nationally

Life University

Marietta, Georgia

Economic score 1.17

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 $32,946

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

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 $34,167

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Georgia | #209 in Psychology nationally

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

Economic score 1.24

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 $45,065

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

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 $56,514

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Georgia | #228 in Psychology nationally

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

Economic score 1.41

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 $26,477

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

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 $29,014

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Georgia | #268 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.87

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 $29,207

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

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 $36,019

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#8 in Georgia | #284 in Psychology nationally

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

Economic score 2.35

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 $33,993

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.8

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 $60,850

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 Georgia?

Years

1.2 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.2 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Georgia?

Salary

$40,891

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $40,891 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Georgia?

Net cost

$19,061

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $19,061. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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