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
A Place to Belong
Benedictine University is a top-tier private university with a reputation for excellence. With a commitment to hospitality, stewardship, and real-world outcomes, we’re not just handing out credentials; we strive to accompany you through one of the most important transformations of your life. For students in Illinois and nationwide, your online classroom experience is just the beginning. You’ll be a valued member of our community long after graduation.
Your Future, Your Pace
At Benedictine, you’ll never trade support for convenience. Our online learning is built to meet you where you are, giving you more say in how earning your degree fits into your lifestyle. Through proactive check-ins, career coaching, and peer mentorship, we give you all the guidance you’d find on campus. Devoted professors and student services coordinators are with you every step of the way.
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/.