# Jacksonville State University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Jacksonville, AL. IPEDS 101480, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jacksonville-state-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,135
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,687 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in AL: 13 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (14 colleges, $42,756): -$3,069
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,281

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,687 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,472 | $55,750 | 6.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,622 | $56,420 | 6.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,343 | $68,583 | 8.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,480 | $78,136 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,183 | $81,278 | 9.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $50,633 | $20,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $49,900 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Mobile | $46,558 | $27,000 | $22,382 | 57% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $46,369 | $27,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Tuskegee University | $45,053 | $31,000 | $35,013 | 55% |
| Troy University | $44,102 | $31,207 | $16,527 | 50% |
| University of South Alabama | $43,384 | $25,949 | $17,648 | 53% |
| Alabama A & M University | $42,127 | $25,500 | $17,621 | 24% |
| Alabama State University | $41,766 | $31,000 | $20,435 | 30% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $41,393 | $26,800 | $13,224 | 33% |
| Spring Hill College | $41,252 | not reported | $20,449 | 52% |
| University of Montevallo | $40,809 | $23,077 | $17,683 | 54% |
| Jacksonville State University | $39,687 | $26,750 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Athens State University | $34,242 | $27,000 | not reported | not reported |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Anniston-Oxford, AL, $53,080 AL, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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