Psychology at University of Mobile

University of Mobile's psychology program costs more than the median graduate will earn in their first year—a troubling starting point that's unfortunately typical for undergraduate psychology degrees. With $27,000 in debt against $27,637 in earnings, graduates face immediate financial pressure during those critical early career years when they're often working entry-level positions or pursuing graduate school applications.

The state context offers a small silver of hope: these earnings land in the 60th percentile among Alabama psychology programs, meaning graduates out-earn peers at most in-state alternatives. However, the program still trails significantly behind Athens State ($34,324) and Troy University ($31,479), and even falls slightly below the state median of $27,494. Nationally, it ranks in just the 20th percentile—$4,000 below the typical psychology bachelor's program.

The critical caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 recent graduates means one or two outliers could dramatically skew these numbers in either direction. If you're considering this program, the financial picture suggests treating a psychology bachelor's as a stepping stone to graduate education rather than a terminal degree. Without plans for a master's or doctorate, your child would likely struggle with this debt burden on typical psychology-related salaries. The relatively low debt load (25th percentile nationally) provides some breathing room, but the earnings gap remains the central concern.