Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 361900
- Phone: (512) 245-2111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,238Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Southwestern Adventist 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 Texas colleges that offer psychology degrees.
Learn more by requesting information now!

Southwestern Adventist University (Texas State)
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX
Southwestern Adventist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Keene, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, approximately 800 students, maintained by Southwestern Adventist University.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southwestern Adventist University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at swau.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
Students should visit the Southwestern Adventist University website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Adventist University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Male | 2 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Psychology program at Southwestern Adventist University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Total Employment: 570
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.74
- Average Annual Salary: $59770
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
- Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.37
- Average Annual Salary: $92290
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Texas State accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southwestern Adventist University may provide services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southwestern Adventist University is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball