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Clinical & Counseling Psychology in Pennsylvania

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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,571 students earned their Clinical Psychology degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Clinical & Counseling Psychology is the 34th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 988
Bachelor’s Degree 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 196
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 196
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 196
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 125
Post-Master’s Certificate 125
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

18,090 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical psychology.

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a clinical psychology grad in the state is $89,300, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#2

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#4

Immaculata University

Immaculata
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,531 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Thomas Jefferson University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569.

#7

La Salle University

Philadelphia
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#9

Eastern University

Saint Davids
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Careers in PA

Some of the careers clinical psychology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 14% $80,400
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 9% $74,930
Psychologists 8% $98,420
Managers 3% $116,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Psychology 4,843
Child Development & Psychology 1,017
Other Psychology 86

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