Psychology Schools In Alabama
Psychology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 26 accredited psychology schools in Alabama. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the psychology academic community in Alabama, and the future trends in psychology training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Alabama Vs. National Psychology Employment
| Alabama | 680 |
| National | 112,810 |
Of all of the psychology professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Alabama.
Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Alabama
| 720 | 770 | 630 | 600 | 680 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of psychology professionals is shrinking in Alabama. There were 40 less psychology professionals working in Alabama in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of psychology professionals has shrunk by 6%. This is slower than the trend for psychology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of psychology professionals has grown by 6% between 2006 and 2010.
Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Alabama
| $78,015 | $71,450 | $79,685 | $82,155 | $81,270 |
| $39,917 | $41,500 | $42,923 | $44,323 | $46,099 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to psychology professionals are growing in Alabama. In 2006 psychology professionals made a mean salary of $78,015 per year, and in 2010 they made $81,270 per year.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Alabama
10th percentile |
$49,895 |
25th percentile |
$65,495 |
50th percentile |
$77,155 |
75th percentile |
$89,065 |
90th percentile |
$107,525 |
Thus, there was a 4% growth in psychology professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 116% pay differential between the highest paid psychology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of psychology in Alabama.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Alabama
Christian Counseling |
$47,140 |
Clinical Psychology |
$59,672 |
Counseling |
$45,330 |
Forensic Psychology |
$81,270 |
Psychology |
$81,270 |
School Psychology |
$71,830 |
Sociology |
$59,450 |
Sports Psychology |
$71,830 |
In Alabama, psychology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Alabama
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
30 |
master |
15 |
doctor |
7 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 54 |
As the number of psychology professionals is decreasing in Alabama state, the number of students graduating from the 26 accredited psychology schools in Alabama state is increasing. In 2006, 1,567 students graduated from psychology courses in Alabama. And in 2010, 1,615 students graduated.
There was an increase in the number of psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Alabama by 3%. Most of these graduates, or 56%, earned an bachelor's degree in psychology.