Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Siena 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 York colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Siena College

1 Cedarlawn Avenue, Lawrence, NY

Siena College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Loudonville, NY, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Siena College has an annual student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students accepted to Siena College are in the range of 22 - 26 on the ACT, or 1550 - 1850 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of about 48% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $7,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Siena College Saints participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $100510
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85810

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $86110
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $93350

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).