Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley

2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public institution located in Center Valley, PA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school enrolls 920 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Elementary Education
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Commerce
• Liberal Arts

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1270 - 1660, or an ACT composite score within the range of 19 - 25. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley, with 36 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Some students at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.an.psu.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $76420

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).