Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of Dubuque 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 Iowa colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of Dubuque (Drake)

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

University of Dubuque is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dubuque, Iowa, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 2,000 students are enrolled annually at University of Dubuque.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Education

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 790 to 1010 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 40 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,000 annually. Students at University of Dubuque may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for University of Dubuque is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.dbq.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $80430

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).