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Psychology coursework does not typically differ significantly for Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) programs.

As U.S. News and World Report describes, BA programs generally focus on liberal arts and humanities, while BS programs place greater emphasis on math and science.

Our program is a Bachelor of Science as our general education requirement includes Statistics and Science. Our career-focused curriculum emphasizes technical and vocational skills required to succeed in your work and advance in the future.

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 / CareerPer yearPer 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.

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.

CNAs, LPNs, or RNs with an associate degree might consider a Bachelor 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. 

If you have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you may be eligible for a Master of Social Work (MSW) program, which will be required if you aspire to become a clinical social worker.

Learn more about the RN to social work pathway and discover some of the primary differences between each career path.