Psychology, B.S.
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122 Credits
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Gain insight into human behavior through technically based coursework and practical externships in local hospitals, schools, and clinical organizations. Kickstart your career journey into counseling, community service, human resources, and more.
Why Major in Psychology at New York Tech?
Delve into the human mind through the Psychology, B.S. in small-sized classes on theories of personality, abnormal psychology, and more. New York Tech’s degree offers you plenty of flexibility through electives and minors, or even prepare for entry into medical school.
You’ll learn from expert faculty with a broad range of professional experience, including social/health, clinical, cognitive, and developmental psychology. You’ll also have the chance to conduct research, presenting your work at regional and national research conferences. Past research has covered topics such as perceptions of body image in college students, social media and anxiety, and how parenting styles affect adolescent delinquency and self-esteem.
You can also make connections and network through our active chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
New York Tech offers a dual Psychology, B.S./School Counseling M.S., that will allow you to save one year of undergraduate tuition and get both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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What You’ll Learn
Explore the human mind with New York Tech’s B.S. in Psychology. Learn about personality theories, abnormal psychology, and more. Conduct research, present at conferences, and network through Psi Chi. Prepare for diverse career paths or medical school with expert faculty and flexible electives.
Stats & Rankings
Top 17%
U.S. colleges for salary potential, based on alumni’s mid-career earnings
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750
Companies hire New York Tech grads as interns and employees
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Top 10%
Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 years
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Career & Salary Outlook
Employment of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is projected to grow due to demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social service agencies (BLS).
Job Growth
Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
About 12,800 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade (BLS).
Employers & Internships
- Adelphi University
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Stony Brook University
- University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Career Options
- Caseworker
- Counselor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Psychologist
- Psychometrist
- Social Worker
Salary Projections
The median annual salary for psychologists was $92,740 in May 2023 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $151,880 (BLS).
Program Details
Learn more about the Psychology, B.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
Application Materials:
- Completed application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts of all high school work, including college-level courses. Your mid-year and final grades will be required. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
- This program does not require test scores. Review our test-optional policy.
- Two letters of recommendation
- 300-350 word essay
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Student Voices
The psychology program at New York Tech was fulfilling and life changing. It taught me the basics of neuroscience, behavior, and a wide range of critical thinking strategies that I used successfully during my doctoral education.
Luigi Pesce-Ibarra (B.S. ’13)
Neuroscientist
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Explore the human mind with New York Tech’s B.S. in Psychology. Engage in research, network through Psi Chi, and prepare for a variety of career paths.