Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne 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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Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne (Cairn)

320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne is a place of learning located in Langhorne, PA. This school provides a variety of educational experiences for its students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne. Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Religious Studies
• Guidance Counselor
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Business Administration
• Social Work

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 950 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students.

PBU also provides student services including academic guidance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.

The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and around $24,000 for undergraduate students yearly. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available and the price is approximately $4,800 per year. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1967. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $94290
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $66270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $76130

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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $86700

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).