Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Dominican 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 Illinois colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Dominican University (Dominican)

430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Dominican University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in River Forest, IL and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Dominican has an annual student enrollment of around 3,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1460 - 1740 for the SAT exam and between 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Dominican University. This school has an admissions rate of 59 percent of which only 26 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at dom.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Dominican University "Stars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Dominican University may visit their website at http://www.dom.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dominican 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $111940

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).