Online Psychology Degree
Academic title: Psychology Major, B.S.
120 Credits
to Graduate
January 11
Next start date
*Recommended apply date is minimum 6 weeks prior to next start date.
Earn an online psychology degree
Ever wonder what drives people's decisions and behavior? An online psychology bachelor's degree can help you find out. Psychology examines how people think, feel, learn and behave. Through CMU’s online psychology program, you’ll study human development, cognition, personality, social interaction and psychological research while learning to evaluate behavior through a scientific lens.
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You can choose a concentration in business psychology, general psychology or mental health and earn a degree in a flexible format designed to fit your life. With an online psychology degree, you'll build the skills for careers or graduate study in areas like counseling, mental health, business and human services. You can also get involved in research exploring topics such as clinical psychology, behavior analysis, neuroscience, personality, cognition and industrial-organizational psychology.
Online psychology degree overview
| Core credits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Elective credits | 30 |
| Concentration credits | 0-6 |
| General education credits | 72-78 |
| Total credits to graduate | 120 |
How much does an online psychology degree cost?
The cost shown below is based on the current tuition and fee estimate. Your actual cost of attendance for financial aid purposes may vary based on your assigned tuition rate, the number of credits you're enrolled in and the length of your enrollment period. If you're enrolled in a single module instead of a full semester, your housing and food, transportation and personal expenses will be adjusted based on the number of weeks you're enrolled (for example, 12-week or 8-week modules). If you're enrolled less than half-time, your cost of attendance will not include housing and food, personal expenses or loan fees.
- Military tuition benefits: Active duty, veterans and military-affiliated students may qualify for reduced tuition, waived fees and need-based awards.
What can you do with an online psychology degree?
Understanding people is a skill that never goes out of style. With an online psychology degree, you'll learn how people think, communicate and make decisions – knowledge that can be applied in careers ranging from counseling and social services to human resources, education and business.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| College Professor/Instructor | $83,980 |
| Psychologist | $94,310 |
| Policy Analyst | $80,060 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $106,600 |
| School Psychologist | $ 91,990 |
| Social Worker | $61,330 |
All data and statistics in this section are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Online psychology concentrations
Business
- Develop business psychology expertise: Explore the psychology behind advertising, hiring and workplace dynamics.
- Earn credit for prior learning: Eligible students can apply previous learning and experiences toward their degree requirements.
- Start dates: You can start in the Fall and Spring Semesters.
- Possible careers and outcomes: Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Human Resources Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Consultant and more.
Mental Health
- Prepare for a fulfilling career: The mental health concentration will equip you for a variety of careers helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives.
- Earn credit for prior learning: Eligible students can apply previous learning and experiences toward their degree requirements.
- Start dates: You can start in the Fall and Spring Semesters
- Possible careers and outcomes: Case Manager, Child Life Specialist, Nonprofit Manager, Grant writer, Social Worker, and more.
Admission requirements
Transfer Admission Requirements
- Submit a completed application for admission
- Submit the application fee
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
Applicants with a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher are eligible for admission following a standard application and background review. Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 may be asked to submit additional materials demonstrating their academic and professional experience, such as a résumé or personal statement.
Freshman Admission Requirements
- Submit a completed application for admission
- Submit the application fee
- Submit official high school transcripts
Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.8 or higher are eligible for automatic admission following a standard application and background review. Applicants with a GPA below 2.8 will be considered for admission and may be asked to submit additional materials demonstrating their academic and professional experience, such as a résumé or personal statement.