Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Beaver 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Beaver

3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver is a public college that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, around 910 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver offers:

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Communications
• Liberal Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver. A score within the range of 1220 to 1610 on the SAT, or 17 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 92% of applicants are accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver, of which 39 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $5,200. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students can visit the Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Beaver website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Beaver offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

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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

• Altoona, PA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $70910

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).