Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at New England 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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New England College (NEC)

79-6 South River Road, Bedford, NH

New England College is a nonprofit private institution located in Henniker, NH and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Over 2,000 students enroll at New England College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New England College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. New England College accepts roughly 80% of students applying. Of those students admitted, about 18% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at nec.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $33,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,100 annually. New England College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for New England College is the "Pilgrims", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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).