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Overview for Psychology, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Careers for Psychology, General Majors

A major in Psychology, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Psychology, General

Top 11 Maine Colleges with the highest percentage of Psychology, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Bates College
Lewiston, ME
 55
(12.5%)
Most Selective- 
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
 51
(11.5%)
Moderately Selective$15,982 
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
 21
(7.2%)
Less Selective$26,980 
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Thomas College
Waterville, ME
 6
(6.6%)
Less Selective$19,750 
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
 67
(5.5%)
Less Selective$19,244 
University of Maine
Orono, ME
 88
(5.4%)
Less Selective$22,510 
Colby College
Waterville, ME
 27
(5.2%)
Highly Selective- 
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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
 22
(4.9%)
Most Selective$37,790 
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
 8
(2.8%)
Open Admissions$14,724 
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME
 8
(2.6%)
Less Selective$25,049 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.