According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most psychology degrees across all levels are named as a general “Psychology” major or concentration.

Some psychology degrees feature concentrations in:

• Counseling Psychology
• Miscellaneous Psychology
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Keep in mind many specialties in the psychology field may require a master’s degree education or higher.

Our psychology bachelor’s degree program offers a curriculum designed to teach a broad array of knowledge and skills. This can help you qualify for more types of jobs after graduation and position you for many different educational opportunities at the graduate level in the future.

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.

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:*

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.