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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.63%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,339

Average 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

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Suffolk 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Suffolk University

320 Washington Street, Easton, MA

Suffolk University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Boston, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Approximately 9,100 students are enrolled per year at Suffolk University.

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

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The most common exam scores among students admitted to Suffolk University are between 21 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 1370 - 1710 on the SAT exam. 79% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 17 percent choose to enroll.  Additional admissions information can be obtained by simply calling SU or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $13,000 per year. Some students at Suffolk University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Suffolk University Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)
  • Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at suffolk.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Suffolk University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female50

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black3
Hispanic11
White28
Multiple Races6
Non Resident Alien9
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Psychology program at Suffolk University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

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

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 admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Suffolk University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Suffolk University may offer services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Suffolk University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball