Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Northland 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Northland College (NWTC)

2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI

Northland College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ashland, WI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 600 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Northland College. Scores in a range of 20 - 27 on the ACT or 1301 - 1721 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Northland College accepts about 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 31 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at northland.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,300 per year. Some students at Northland College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Northland College is the "Lumberjacks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about Northland College can take a look at their website at http://www.northland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Green Bay, WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $74070

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).