Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pittsburg 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 Kansas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Pittsburg State University (Pitt State)

4370 W. 109th Street Suite 200, Overland Park, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 7,100 students are enrolled yearly at Pitt State.

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

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students accepted to Pitt State score in a range of 19 to 24 on the ACT exam. 77% of those students that apply are accepted to Pittsburg State University, of which 52% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pittsburg State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Pittsburg State University "Gorillas" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.pittstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $68120

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $85440

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).