Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Point Park University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Point Park University

616 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled yearly at Point Park University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Point Park University. Scores between 20 to 25 on the ACT or 1360 to 1670 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of about 75 percent of which only 20 percent chose to enroll.  Additional information on admissions can be found at pointpark.edu or simply by requesting information from this portal.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Point Park University "Pioneers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school may take a look at their website at pointpark.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Point Park University 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $60670

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $80340

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).