Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Saint Thomas 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 Florida colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Saint Thomas University

Also known as St. Thomas University

4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL

Saint Thomas University is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Around 2,500 students enroll at Saint Thomas University yearly.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students admitted to Saint Thomas University have an SAT score in a range of 1160 to 1467, or an ACT composite score between 16 to 21. Approximately 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Saint Thomas University, with 53 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at stu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Thomas University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students should visit the school's http://www.stu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $69340

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $85720

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).