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Counseling Psychology in Pennsylvania

Counseling Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

632 students earned Counseling Psychology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A Counseling Psychology major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors in Pennsylvania

Counseling Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 539
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a counseling psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of counseling psychology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Counseling Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

17,630 people in the state and 610,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to counseling psychology.

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Wages for Counseling Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a counseling psychology grad in the state is $89,300, compared to a typical salary of $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer counseling psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Clarks Summit University

Clarks Summit
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,980.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Thomas Jefferson University. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,290. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,303 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,160. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Immaculata University

Immaculata
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,931. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,381. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rosemont College

Rosemont
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to counseling psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Clinical Psychology 267
Applied Behavior Analysis 156
School Psychology 151
Educational Psychology 114
Applied Psychology 44
Organizational Psychology 40
Other Psychology & Counseling 32
Health/Medical Psychology 29

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