Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 New York colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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College of Mount Saint Vincent

53 Valentine Street, Mount Vernon, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent is a nonprofit private institution located in Bronx, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 1,900 students enroll at College of Mount Saint Vincent yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs College of Mount Saint Vincent offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to College of Mount Saint Vincent. Scores within the range of 20 to 23 on the ACT or 1240 to 1530 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. College of Mount Saint Vincent admits approximately 70% of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 21% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at College of Mount Saint Vincent through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Mount Saint Vincent 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $100510
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85810

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $86110
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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).