Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Greensboro College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Greensboro College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC

Greensboro College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greensboro, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,200 students enroll at Greensboro College per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Greensboro College. Scores between 17 to 23 on the ACT or 1220 to 1520 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school admits around 50% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 23% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensboro.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,200 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Greensboro College Pride participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students may visit the Greensboro College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $60580

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $82850

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).