Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Our Lady of the Lake University – San Antonio 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 Texas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Our Lady of the Lake University – San Antonio (OLLU)

6125 Southwest Loop 820, Suite 128, Fort Worth, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in San Antonio, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled yearly at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio.

Areas of study offered at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• 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. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 820 to 1020, or an ACT score within the range of 16 to 21. This school has an acceptance rate of around 55 percent of which only 23 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ollusa.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,600 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the school's http://www.ollusa.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $62660
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $72430

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $87550

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).