Opportunities

• Allegheny students participate annually in the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, where they share their research with others in a professional conference-like setting.
• Internships allow students to apply classroom knowledge in "real world" settings, providing on-the-job experience and academic credit (see Courses for list of placements).
• Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology, of which Allegheny boasts a chapter. The chapter sponsors lectures, films and service opportunities, and collects information on careers and graduate schools.

Graduate School

• About 35% of our psychology majors go directly on to graduate and professional school (about 5% in medicine and law), with about an 80% acceptance rate. About 70% continue their studies eventually.
• Recent schools include:
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Columbia University
  • Louisiana State University - Shreveport
  • Princeton University
  • Rutgers University
  • State University of New York - Stonybrook
  • Syracuse University
  • University of California, San Diego
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Massachusetts
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Virginia
• Popular fields of graduate study include: clinical psychology, social psychology, physiological psychology, business administration (MBA), and law.

Career Data

• About 60% of our psychology majors seek jobs directly after graduation. Virtually all of those who keep in touch find employment related to their interests.
• With their experience in human relations and interactions, our psychology majors are prepared for careers that range from business to human services, either with or without graduate training.
• Some examples of recent graduates' occupations, with only a bachelor's degree: English teacher in Japan, sports writer, EMC specialist, criminal behavior lab technician (FBI), Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative.
• Some examples with advanced degrees: clinical psychologist (private practice), team researcher with retarded children, agronomist, lawyer, college professor, public health administrator, gastroenterologist.