According to Bellevue University, there are several entry-level careers for which a bachelor's in psychology degree provides good preparation, including mental health worker/technician, research technician/assistant, corrections case worker, hospice coordinator, corrections officer, immigration officer, employment agency recruiter, secret service agent, and college student personnel worker. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists annual salaries for several of these positions in Nebraska: corrections officers earn $32,350; educational counselors earn $52,540; mental health counselors earn $43,450. Graduates with work-related experience can find jobs including market research analyst (average $60,400), loan officer (average $63,570), and probation/parole officer (average $38,000).
Nebraska schools with a bachelor's degree in psychology program include:
Bellevue University, Bellevue: This university, the largest private university in Nebraska, offers both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) programs in psychology. Students participate in research projects and have the opportunity for internships with human service agencies, and more.
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln: Students at this liberal arts, Christian university can pursue either a general psychology major (BA or BS), biopsychology (BS), or industrial/organizational psychology (BS).
University of Nebraska Kearney, Kearney: This mid-sized university in a small town offers both BA and BS programs. Students can also pursue a BS in psychobiology. The psychology department offers several opportunities for students to pursue research, including research assistantships, apprenticeships, and grants. Students can participate in Psi Chi (honor society) or Psychology Club meetings and events, as well.
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Bellevue University (Bellevue, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Behaviour Science (online)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (online)
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Chadron State College (Chadron, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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College of Saint Mary (Omaha, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Applied Psychology and Human Services
Major in Psychology
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Concordia University-Nebraska (Seward, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Doane College (Crete, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Mental Health
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Grace University (Omaha, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Drug & Alcohol Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - General Psychology
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Hastings College (Hastings, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Midland Lutheran College (Fremont, NE)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Biopsychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Industrial Organizational /Psychology
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Peru State College (Peru, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Counseling (online)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (online)
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Union College (Lincoln, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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University of Nebraska-Kearney (Kearney, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Psychology - Psychology 7-12 Teaching
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Psychology - Social Science 7-12 Teaching
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education - Psychology - Psychology 7-12 Teaching
Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology Comprehensive
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Comprehensive
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University of Nebraska-Omaha (Omaha, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Wayne State College (Wayne, NE)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BA in Psychology
BA in Psychology - Psychology Subject Endorsement)
BS in Psychology
BS in Psychology - Psychology Subject Endorsement)
Major in Human Service Counseling
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York College (York, NE)
Programs Offered:
BA in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
BA in Psychology - Counseling
BA in Psychology - Marketing
BA in Psychology - Occupational Therapy
BA in Psychology - Psychology Education
BA in Psychology - Research
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