Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Ave Maria University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Ave Maria University (AMU)

2856 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ

Ave Maria University is a nonprofit private school that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ave Maria, Florida, in a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school enrolls 800 students per year, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Theology
• English
• United States Government and Politics
• Philosophy
• Biology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Ave Maria University. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1490 - 1840 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school has an admissions rate of 48% of which only 36% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at avemaria.edu.

Tuition is approximately $22,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,200 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Ave Maria University "Gyrenes" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.avemaria.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ave Maria University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tucson, AZ
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $51400

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tucson, AZ
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $84160

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).