Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Metropolitan 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 Minnesota colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Metropolitan State University

1001 Chestnut Street West, Virginia, MN

Metropolitan State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and publically funded. Metropolitan State University has a yearly student enrollment of over seven thousand.

Areas of study available at Metropolitan State University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. More information from the admissions office can be found at metrostate.edu.

Tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's primary portal metrostate.edu to see additional information about the school or request information here to learn more about admissions, degree programs, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metropolitan State University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $77420

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).