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Psychology in Pennsylvania

Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

7,680 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the state.

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 5,102
Master’s Degree 1,493
Associate Degree 551
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
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: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

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

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $89,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

1,017 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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532 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Temple University

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

This public school has an average net price of $23,742. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. 93% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,381.

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La Salle University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle.

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Villanova University

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

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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