Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 285000
- Phone: (315) 312-2500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.97%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at SUNY College at Potsdam 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 New York colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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SUNY College at Potsdam
Also known as SUNY-Potsdam
7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Potsdam, New York, in a predominantly rural area. SUNY College at Potsdam has an annual student enrollment of over four thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- History
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, nearly 28% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at potsdam.edu.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,300 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
SUNY College at Potsdam participates in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA's State University of New York Ath Conf in Basketball.
Students may visit the school's http://www.potsdam.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY-Potsdam offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 8 |
Female | 43 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 1 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 35 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Psychology program at SUNY College at Potsdam, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Syracuse, NY
- Total Employment: 520
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.16
- Average Annual Salary: $71060
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates SUNY-Potsdam 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
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, SUNY College at Potsdam may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY College at Potsdam is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball