Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Colby College 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 Maine colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Colby College (CMCC)

1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME

Colby College 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 Waterville, ME, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colby College exceeds a thousand yearly.

Areas of study available at Colby College include:

• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• History
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1860 - 2130, or an ACT score between 28 - 32. Only 29 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the huge number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,300. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Colby College "White Mules" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Colby College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

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

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).