Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

1815 Metropolitan St, Pittsburgh, PA

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has an annual student enrollment of around 10,000.

Areas of study available at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 910 - 1100 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. BU has an acceptance rate of about 72% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at BU vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.bloomu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $60670

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

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $80340

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).