Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Explore your boundless potential in psychology

With Lynn University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology online, you can examine the vast world of psychology and its relevance in contemporary society. Discover what causes people to behave in certain ways, how to effectively communicate with others and how you can make a difference. No matter what your work and life responsibilities are, you can make your education a priority with an innovative online psychology degree that fits your busy schedule.

The bachelor’s in psychology allows you to work online alongside professors, award-winning researchers and licensed clinicians who will teach you how to evaluate, analyze and think critically about human behavior.

Lynn’s online bachelor’s in psychology degree offers you opportunities typically only available to graduate students. You may have a chance to attend professional conferences and present your own research projects.

Quick facts

Start dates: 3 times a year
Next term: Jan. 8–May 6
Learning format: 100% online
Program length: 4 years

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Learning at Lynn—innovative, global, personalized

3K+ students from over 101 countries

Prepare to work in a global economy through a curriculum that immerses you in an international community, culture and careers.

Highly ranked, technology-driven

Join a school ranked nationally for best online bachelor’s programs and best value by U.S. News & World Report. Access your courses anywhere through iPad®-powered learning.

18:1 student-faculty ratio

Get one-on-one mentoring and support from expert faculty and academic advisers.

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Attend a University recognized by Apple® as a distinguished school for continuous innovation in learning, teaching and the school environment.

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Open the door to new opportunities

Employment in the field of psychology overall and for careers such as mental health technicians is expected to increase much faster than average through 2029. Prepare to launch or advance your career in this high-demand industry.

Here’s what you’ll study in the online psychology degree:

  • Social, abnormal, developmental and experimental psychology
  • Personality theories and cross-cultural psychology
  • Contemporary social problems and statistics for social sciences
  • Bio-psychological, developmental, cognitive and sociocultural domains of psychology
  • Human behavior
  • Research, writing and quantitative analysis

Here’s how we’ll support you

As a student, you will be assigned a student success manager who will serve as your primary point of contact throughout the program—from course registration to tracking your progress. Learn more about the support you’ll receive from your student success manager.

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Career opportunities

Earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology online can open the door to job opportunities in various areas of psychology, including:

  • Mental health
  • Research
  • Human resources
  • Labor relations
  • Market research
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Admission and tuition

The enrollment deadline is coming soon; view upcoming start dates and application deadlines.

Candidates must provide the following:

  • Completed application
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts

To get started, create a profile for Lynn's personalized application portal and fill out an application.

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Online bachelor’s in psychology tuition: $375 per credit
Fees: $200
Annual total: $11,450

Cost estimates are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Instructional material fees are a one-time charge and do not apply to students who reside internationally or who provide their own iPad and required apps. Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

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Earning your online bachelor's degree in psychology at Lynn may be more affordable than you expect. Explore scholarship, grant and loan opportunities to find out how much you could save.

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Best online bachelor's programs and best value: Source: U.S. News and World Report, Best Online Bachelor's Degrees and Best Value

Employment and career advancement: Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment. Lynn University does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement.

Job growth: Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Field of Degree: Psychology and Psychiatric Technicians and Aides

Number of Lynn students: Academic statistics as of Spring 2022