Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Union College – Lincoln 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 Nebraska colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Union College – Lincoln

301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Union College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lincoln, NE, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at Union College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Union College. A score within the range of 870 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Union College, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ucollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Lincoln 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

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $72920

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).