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Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

7,524 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 5,128
Master’s Degree 1,404
Associate Degree 513
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 284
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 284
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 284
Post-Master’s Certificate 143
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 143
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#3

Temple University

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

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $35,963.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,602 after graduation. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

La Salle University

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle. In their early career, La Salle grads earn an average salary of $51,840. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $43,577. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Graduates earn an average $41,080 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Psychology Careers in PA

Some of the careers 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 psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 12,364
Social Sciences 8,021
Communication & Journalism 4,792
History 1,235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 716
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 410
Library Science 269

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