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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.54%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,996

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown

150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown exceeds three thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Pitt-Johnson include:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among students accepted to University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown are within the range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 1340 - 1640 on the SAT exam. 88% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 52 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at upj.pitt.edu.

The tuition at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,600 annually. University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Pitt-Johnson Mountain Cats participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female35

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black2
Hispanic2
White35
Multiple Races1
Unknown1

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 University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown, 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

  • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Total Employment: 710
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
    • Average Annual Salary: $60670

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

  • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Total Employment: 120
    • Average Hourly Rate: $38.63
    • Average Annual Salary: $80340

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 you an idea of the students University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP 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 Pittsburgh – Johnstown may offer student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
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