Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Lander 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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Lander University

449 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC

Lander University is a public university that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Greenwood, South Carolina, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Lander University is nearly three thousand yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lander University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Lander University. A score between 1240 to 1560 on the SAT, or 18 to 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 46% of those who apply are admitted to Lander University, of which 51 percent choose to attend.  Key information regarding admissions can be found by calling Lander University or by completing the form here.

Tuition & fees at Lander University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,600. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The Lander University "Bearcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's www.lander.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $67160

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).