Psychology Degree Programs

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Psychology presents a scientific way for you to study the human brain and body by learning about behavior, thoughts and feelings. Psychology schools use a systematic approach to analyzing human conduct that gives you an understanding of consciousness, emotions, mental health and personality.

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What Does a Psychologist Do?

A degree in psychology enables you to perform services that require an understanding of human nature. Fields that involve interaction with others include social services, marketing, sales, management, community health, human resources and law enforcement. By providing services in a range of fields, you can apply your skills to help others while choosing work that you enjoy.

Your knowledge of human behavior can help you understand consumers’ needs as you develop sales and marketing approaches. Psychology assists social workers in fields that require an understanding of human issues such as mental health or elder care. It helps law enforcement officers encourage citizens to respect the legal system. Managers and human resources personnel use principles of psychology to help employees achieve satisfaction and productivity. Performing outreach to different populations allows community workers to improve the fitness, nutrition and stress management of residents who have special needs.

Choosing a Career in Psychology

Many careers in psychology require advanced degrees, but you can qualify for work in related fields as soon as you get your undergraduate diploma. Fields that relate well to psychology offer opportunities for you as a sales representative, an advertising agent, a market researcher or a social service specialist. Working as a mental health technician lets you put your skills to work under the guidance of a licensed professional. Parole officers supervise people who have convictions for criminal offenses, and entry-level work can give you experience that can lead to advancement. A career in psychology offers rewarding work that provides increased challenges and remuneration as you earn advanced degrees.

Choosing a Path Forward

Psychology schools offer an associate’s degree as a first step that provides a foundation for continuing your studies. A bachelor’s degree qualifies you to apply for work assisting a psychologist in mental health centers, occupational rehabilitation centers, correctional programs and vocational training facilities.

A master’s degree prepares you for work in the business world as a corporate manager or market research analyst, and the education field offers opportunities to teach special needs children. A doctorate in psychology qualifies you to pursue lucrative employment as a psychiatrist, clinical therapist or neuropsychologist among many other possibilities.

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Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
12,005
Student:Teacher Ratio
19 to 1
Tuition
$4,388
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Butler County Community College

Butler, Pennsylvania
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General
Student Population
4,491
Student:Teacher Ratio
15 to 1
Tuition
$9,570
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, Other
Student Population
5,863
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$41,370
Acceptance Rate
73%

Butte College

Oroville, California
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
13,659
Student:Teacher Ratio
21 to 1
Tuition
$6,720
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Cabrillo College

Aptos, California
School Type: Public; At least 2 but less than 4 years

Degrees Offered

Associate in Psychology, General
Student Population
16,514
Student:Teacher Ratio
21 to 1
Tuition
$7,296
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Cabrini College

Radnor, Pennsylvania
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
2,203
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$28,932
Acceptance Rate
75%
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Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, Pennsylvania
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
1,576
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$28,328
Acceptance Rate
83%

Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
2,466
Student:Teacher Ratio
13 to 1
Tuition
$33,990
Acceptance Rate
93%

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Student Population
12,862
Student:Teacher Ratio
14 to 1
Tuition
$32,942
Acceptance Rate
78%

California Institute of Integral Studies

San Francisco, California
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychology, Other
Bachelor's in Psychology, General - Online
Master's in Psychology, Other - Online
Doctorate in Psychology, Other
Student Population
1,601
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$20,500
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
5,145
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$43,900
Acceptance Rate
71%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
23,278
Student:Teacher Ratio
21 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
28%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
28,547
Student:Teacher Ratio
28 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
55%

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
12,944
Student:Teacher Ratio
24 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
81%

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
8,348
Student:Teacher Ratio
22 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
86%

California State University-Chico

Chico, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
19,323
Student:Teacher Ratio
24 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
72%

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, Other
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
18,196
Student:Teacher Ratio
25 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
77%

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Student Population
18,549
Student:Teacher Ratio
26 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
76%

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Student Population
26,765
Student:Teacher Ratio
23 to 1
Tuition
$17,622
Acceptance Rate
58%