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80.10%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

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DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

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$10,271

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Prairie View A&M 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 Texas colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX

Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Prairie View, TX. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Texas. Enrollment at Prairie View A&M University exceeds eight thousand per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1110 - 1370 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to PVAMU. 40% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pvamu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,700 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,400 each year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Prairie View A&M University is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the PVAMU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Prairie View A&M University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female40

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black45
Hispanic2
White1
Non Resident Alien1

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

Students who have completed the Psychology program at PVAMU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $30.12
    • Average Annual Salary: $62660
  • Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 540
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.82
    • Average Annual Salary: $72430

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

  • Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 70
    • Average Hourly Rate: $42.09
    • Average Annual Salary: $87550

    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).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants PVAMU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help students and alumni, Prairie View A&M University may provide services including:

    • Distance learning
    • Classes offered on nights and weekends
    • Remedial courses
    • Counseling assistance
    • Work study style employment
    • Employment search assistance

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Prairie View A&M University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
    • Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
    • Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field, Indoor
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Track and Field, X-Country
    • Volleyball
    • Bowling