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Psychology in Pennsylvania

Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 4,864 students earned their Psychology degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,066
Associate Degree 539
Master’s Degree 240
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 18,090 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a 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 psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

807 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Temple University

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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288 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $24,128. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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#5

Villanova University

Villanova
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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#7

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,198. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,868. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP.

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