Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Francis Marion 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 South Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Francis Marion University

601 E River Street, Anderson, SC

Francis Marion University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Florence, South Carolina and publically funded. Enrollment at Francis Marion University exceeds four thousand per year.

Areas of study available at FMU include:

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

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1230 - 1560 on the SAT and between 17 - 22 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Francis Marion University. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Francis Marion University, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition & fees at Francis Marion University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students and costs around $4,100 each year. Francis Marion University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The FMU Patriots participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

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

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $52210

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).