Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Louisiana Tech 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 Louisiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Louisiana Tech University

529 E Vine St, Opelousas, LA

Louisiana Tech University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Ruston, LA and publically funded. LA Tech has a yearly student enrollment of about 12,000.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Louisiana Tech University. Scores in a range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 920 - 1180 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. This school accepts approximately 60% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, about 50% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at latech.edu.

The tuition at LA Tech varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,500 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $2,900 annually. Students enrolled at Louisiana Tech University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.latech.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

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).