Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Berks 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 Berks

100 University Drive, Monaca, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks is a public college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Reading, PA, in a predominantly rural area. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has a yearly student enrollment of around 2,800.

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

• Commerce
• Elementary Education
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science
• Communications

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1270 to 1610 on the SAT, or 17 to 23 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school accepts roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, about 38% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and nonresidents pay $22,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $6,200 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

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

Students should visit the Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Berks 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $60670

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

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $80340

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).