Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Virginia Military Institute 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 Virginia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Virginia Military Institute (VMI)

1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA

VMI 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 Lexington, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. Virginia Military Institute has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,600.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• International Relations
• History
• Economics
• Psychology
• Civil Engineering

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to this school earn an SAT score between 1520 to 1810, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 27. 46% of applicants are accepted to VMI, of which 49% choose to attend.  A full suite of information on VMI admissions can be found by reaching out to the school or requesting information here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $15,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $35,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $2,400 annually. Some students at Virginia Military Institute may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The VMI Keydets participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should visit the Virginia Military Institute 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. VMI 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

• Charlottesville, VA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $71950

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).