According to Barry University, career options for graduates with bachelor's degrees in psychology include behavioral technician, research assistant, rehabilitation counselor, teacher, and various jobs in business/management, education, engineering, public affairs, research and design. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, rehabilitation counselors in Florida earn an average annual salary of $34,080 and secondary school teachers earn an average annual salary of $52,640. Employment-related Web sites Glassdoor.com and Indeed.com show an approximate $20,000 annual salary for research assistants in Florida, and a nationwide average annual salary of $43,000 for behavioral technicians.
Educational institutions in Florida that offer a bachelor's degree in psychology include:
The University of Tampa, Tampa: This university offers both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) in psychology programs. Both can include opportunities for relevant internships in the community.
University of Miami, Coral Gables: Students may pursue either a BA or BS in psychology degree at this university. Students may also pursue a BS in psychobiology. A funded summer research program encourages students to participate in research at the undergraduate level.
University of North Florida, Jacksonville: This mid-sized university offers both BA and BS in psychology programs. Extracurricular options include an active Psi Chi (international honor society) chapter.
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 Kaplan University
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 University of Phoenix
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and CollegesPrograms Offered:BS in Psychology |
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Argosy University (Sarasota, FL / Tampa, FL)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Advanced Studies in Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Substance Abuse (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
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Barry University (Miami, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Bethune-Cookman College (Daytona Beach, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Abnormal
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Developmental
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Measurement
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Personality
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Research Methodology
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Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus (Miami, FL)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Clearwater Christian College (Clearwater, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Eckerd College (Saint Petersburg, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Edward Waters College (Jacksonville, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
BS/MBA in Human Factors Psychology & Master of Business Administration
BS/MS in Human Factors Psychology
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Flagler College (Saint Augustine, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Tallahassee, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Florida International University (Miami, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Florida Memorial University (Miami Gardens, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Florida Tech University (Melbourne, FL)
Programs Offered:
BA in Applied Psychology - Child Advocacy (online)
BA in Applied Psychology - Clinical Psychology (online)
BA in Applied Psychology - Forensic Psychology (online)
BA in Applied Psychology - Human Factors (online)
BA in Applied Psychology - Organizational Psychology (online)
BA in Applied Psychology (online)
Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology
Bachelor of Science in General Psychology
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Hodges University (Naples, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (online)
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Jacksonville University (Jacksonville, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Lynn University (Boca Raton, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Day Program
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Evening Program
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (online)
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Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Specialist (Psy.S.) in School Psychology
Major In Psychology
Major In Psychology (online)
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Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Developmental Psychology
Major in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Rollins College (Winter Park, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Saint Thomas University (Miami Gardens, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Stetson University (Deland, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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The University of West Florida (Pensacola, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Trinity International University (Davie, FL)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience - Psychobiology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of North Florida (Jacksonville, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of South Florida (Tampa, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis
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University of South Florida-Polytechnic (Lakeland, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (Sarasota, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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University of South Florida St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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The University of Tampa (Tampa, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Biopsychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Clinical
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Organizational
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Reliability and Maintainability Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Social
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Biopsychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Clinical
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Organizational
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Reliability and Maintainability Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Social
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Warner University (Lake Wales, FL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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