Alabama Psychology Schools

What Alabama lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity and quality of education. With more than 25 schools in the state offering psychology degree programs, and a cost of living that is among the lowest in the nation, a practicing psychologist in this state can live a very rewarding life, both in terms of finance and fulfillment.

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

Alabama Psychology Resources

• Alabama Psychological Association
• Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology

Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

Available Programs and Opportunities

Clinical psychology and school counseling are two highly sought after professions within the state of Alabama. Rehabilitation and human development are also among the more popular uses of psychology. Many degree programs offer bachelors, masters, and doctoral, opportunities.

In order to practice independently and have the best professional opportunity, one must complete a doctoral program and pass the board exam as administered by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

Alabama Psychology Pay and Outlook

As reported by the Occupational Outlook Handbook, psychologists working within the state of Alabama can expect to make anywhere from $78,000 to $110,000 per year. While this is not among the most highly paid opportunities in the country, it is worth considering that as of early 2012, the cost of living in New York, N.Y., is around 92.6 percent higher than it is in Mobile, Ala.

In other words, your salary in New York, on the low end, would have to clock in around $150,000 for you to enjoy the same quality of life that you could in Alabama for just $78,000 annually. With many New York psychologists earning in the $120,000 per year ballpark, it is easy to see how living and working as a psychology professional in Alabama could be beneficial.

University of Phoenix

Featured Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology