Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Frostburg State 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 Maryland colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Frostburg State University

7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD

Frostburg State University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Frostburg, Maryland and publically funded. FSU has an annual student enrollment of around five thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1300 to 1600 on the SAT and within the range of 17 to 21 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Frostburg State University. This school has an acceptance rate of about 55 percent of which only 35 percent chose to enroll.  Additional information on admissions can be obtained from the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 and nonresidents pay $19,000 annually. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,000 per year. Frostburg State University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The FSU Bobcats participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the FSU website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $88730

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $104000

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100470

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).