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.
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%
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.
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.
Most Popular Psychology Programs in PA
There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
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.
Request InformationMost 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.
Request InformationThis 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request InformationOf 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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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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