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Our bachelor’s degree program can be completed in as few as 36 months to (3 years, 9 semesters).
You can potentially transfer credit from prior college coursework into our program and complete the program faster. Please contact admissions for additional information on transferring credit.
Because you can take your career path in so many different directions after earning a psychology degree, there is no single answer to this question.
Here are estimated salary figures for some potential career possibilities based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:*
| Job / Career | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians (BLS) | $45,000 | $21.64 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (BLS) | $65,100 | $31.30 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (BLS) | $71,530 | $34.39 |
| Training and Development Managers (BLS) | $140,590 | $67.59 |
| Human Resources Managers (BLS) | $160,480 | $77.15 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers (BLS) | $156,230 | $75.11 |
All salary data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. | ||
Please keep in mind this is not a comprehensive list, and degree requirements for jobs in these categories can vary by employer.
Herzing University was recently awarded a federal U.S. Department of Education grant for the development of additional veteran-related resources as a further demonstration of its dedication to supporting military students and veterans.
Yes, you can potentially leverage your education and experience in nursing into a career as a social worker. You may choose to stay in the healthcare field as a medical social worker.
You'll want to consider a Master of Social Work degree program to earn the new skills in knowledge to succeed in the field and position yourself best when applying for jobs.
Learn more about the RN to social work pathway and discover some of the primary differences between each career path.
Herzing University was recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Ovation Awards Forward Award by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) during the Alliance’s annual awards dinner on November 3. KABA’s “Forward Award” is an annual honor to recognize organizations and institutions that have positively impacted Kenosha’s economic growth.
