College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychological Sciences
www.kent.edu/psychology


About This Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program provides a comprehensive understanding of the human mind and behavior, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities. With experienced faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and access to cutting-edge research facilities, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in the field. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

  • 3.1% about as fast as the average
  • 171,500 number of jobs
  • $79,820 potential earnings

Industrial-organizational psychologists

  • 2.5% slower than the average
  • 1,100 number of jobs
  • $96,270 potential earnings

Psychologists, all other

  • 2.3% slower than the average
  • 19,800 number of jobs
  • $105,780 potential earnings

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

  • 8.8% much faster than the average
  • 46,800 number of jobs
  • $78,180 potential earnings

Social science research assistants

  • 5.8% faster than the average
  • 40,100 number of jobs
  • $49,210 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.