Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Taylor 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 Indiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Taylor University

1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN

Taylor University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Upland, Indiana, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The Interdenominational affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Taylor University is nearly 2,600 annually.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1505 to 1900 on the SAT, or 23 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 84% of those who apply are admitted to Taylor University, of which 30% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at taylor.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,300 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Taylor University "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the Taylor University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $84430

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).