Online B.A. in Psychology Degree
Build Skills to Make a Positive Impact in People’s Lives
Your passion for understanding the human mind can lead to a rewarding career at Benedictine University. With our online bachelor’s in psychology program, you’ll build fundamental knowledge of human behavior as you prepare to make an impact on behalf of people who need your support.
Benedictine offers multiple start dates per year, enabling you to begin the online B.A. in Psychology when you prefer. Complete the flexible online program on a part-time or full-time schedule to prepare for the next phase of your career while continuing to meet your current commitments. Request information today.
When you make the choice to earn your online degree from Benedictine University, you choose to not compromise. Your career stays on track as you balance online classes with work and you graduate with enhanced skills and a degree from a prestigious and historic university. Compromise is not in our vocabulary…nor should it be in yours.
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Develop a Foundational Understanding of Psychology
Seek your bachelor’s degree in psychology to experience a comprehensive curriculum that explores the intricacies of human behavior. The major includes 13 online courses, immersing you in the behavioral sciences aspects of psychology.
Find Your Purpose and Prepare for New Opportunities
Benedictine’s online psychology bachelor’s degree opens the door to graduate studies in clinical psychology and rewarding careers in business, human resources, public affairs and beyond. No matter the next step in your psychology journey, you’ll graduate ready to make a difference in your community.
Career Paths for B.A. in Psychology Graduates
Human Resource Specialist $72,910 Median Annual Salary1
Career Counselor $51,508 Median Annual Salary2
Case Manager $96,326 Median Annual Salary3
Probation Officer $64,520 Median Annual Salary4
Engage with Your Education
With a focus on usability and design, our online learning framework–Engage Learning Management System (LMS)—is built according to industry best practices and is always improving. It’s easy to use, facilitates communication through live chat with faculty and classmates, and gives you an increased social presence.
Connect to Your Future
Learning online may not feel like a traditional college experience because it’s not. The curriculum mirrors that of an on-campus program and the professors are the same. But online learning gives you more say in how earning your degree fits into your already busy life. You determine how to balance your online program with work, family and other commitments. BenU gives you all the student support and career-related services you’d find on campus. Connecting to your future online may be the best choice for you.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Specialists.” Retrieved July 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Salary.com. “Career Counselor Salary in the United States.” Retrieved July 21, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/.
- Salary.com. “Targeted Case Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved July 21, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” Retrieved July 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.