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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.33%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

42

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$21,205

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Duquesne 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Duquesne University (Drexel)

3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA

DU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately nine thousand students enroll at DU annually.

Areas of study available at DU include:

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to DU have an SAT score between 1550 - 1810, or an ACT composite score within the range of 23 - 27. 70% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at duq.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,900 annually. DU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Duquesne University Dukes participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.duq.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Drexel has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree58
Master's Degree7

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male13
Female52

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black5
Hispanic6
White42
Multiple Races7
Non Resident Alien3
Unknown1

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

Students who have completed the Psychology program at Duquesne University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 530
    • Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
    • Average Annual Salary: $94290
  • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
    • Average Annual Salary: $66270
  • Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 280
    • Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
    • Average Annual Salary: $76130

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

    • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 200
      • Average Hourly Rate: $41.68
      • Average Annual Salary: $86700

      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).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Duquesne University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To support students and graduates, Duquesne University may provide student services like those listed below:

      • Online course work available
      • Classes offered on nights and weekends
      • Remedial courses
      • Counseling assistance
      • Work study style employment
      • Assisting students to find work
      • Child care

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      Duquesne University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
      • Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
      • Football (Northeast Conference)
      • Lacrosse
      • Rowing
      • Soccer
      • Swimming and Diving
      • Tennis
      • Volleyball
      • Bowling