Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at The University of Texas at Tyler 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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The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler)

500 W. University Ave, El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 6,500 students enroll at UT Tyler annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 20 to 25 for the ACT exam, or 1420 to 1720 for the SAT exam. This school accepts approximately 50% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, around 50% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,300 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,200 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Texas at Tyler through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.uttyler.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UT Tyler 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

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $55030

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).