Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Wisconsin Lutheran College 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

1725 State St, La Crosse, WI

WLC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 840 students are enrolled annually at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1090 for the SAT exam and between 21 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to WLC. This school has an admissions rate of around 65% of which only 50% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The WLC "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wlc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wisconsin Lutheran College 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

• La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $79240

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).