Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Auburn University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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Auburn University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #121 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the most recent reporting year, Auburn University conferred 218 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University earn a median of $43,917 a year. This is lower than $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at Auburn University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at Auburn University.
This general psychology program at Auburn University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 229 |
Auburn University granted 229 degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).