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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.00%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

76%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,384

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 North Carolina colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of North Carolina at Asheville (NCAT)

1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC

UNCA is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, which is a predominantly urban area. UNCA has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 4,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UNCA offers:

  • Psychology
  • English Language And Literature
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to UNCA have an SAT score in a range of 1570 - 1890, or an ACT composite score between 22 - 27. Approximately 80% of all students that applied were admitted at University of North Carolina at Asheville, with 32% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,900 and nonresidents pay $21,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 each year. Students enrolled at UNCA may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at UNCA through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Tennis (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should visit the UNCA website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Carolina at Asheville offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male19
Female81

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black3
Hispanic4
White85
Multiple Races5
Unknown2

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 NCAT, 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

  • Greensboro-High Point, NC
    • Total Employment: 140
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.93
    • Average Annual Salary: $68480

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 admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 support students, University of North Carolina at Asheville may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of North Carolina at Asheville is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Big South Conference)
  • Basketball (Big South Conference)
  • Track and Field (Big South Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball