Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer psychology degrees.

University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus

Also known as USF St. Petersburg

5655 South 27th St, Milwaukee, WI

University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus is a public institution located in St. Petersburg, FL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus.

Areas of study available at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus. A score in a range of 1470 to 1710 on the SAT, or 21 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 46% of which only 46% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $8,300. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who wish to learn more about this school may visit their website at https://www.usfsp.edu/home/.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USF St. Petersburg has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $84800

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $81970

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).