Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Prescott 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 Mexico colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Prescott College

Also known as Prescot College

4400 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM

Prescott College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Prescott, Arizona and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Prescott College exceeds 1,100 per year.

Areas of study available at PC include:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Prescott College. A score within the range of 1480 - 1890 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Prescott College admits around 80 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 19 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $60690

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $83820

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).