Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Piedmont 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 Georgia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Piedmont College

1235 15th St, Augusta, GA

Piedmont College is a nonprofit private institution located in Demorest, Georgia and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Piedmont College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Piedmont College. Scores in a range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 920 - 1120 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. This school admits roughly 60% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 45% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at piedmont.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Some students at Piedmont College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Piedmont College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.piedmont.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $71210

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $81910

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).