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Counseling Psychology in Pennsylvania

Counseling Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

632 Counseling Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Counseling Psychology is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 539
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Counseling Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 17,630 people in the state and 610,960 people in the nation working in counseling psychology jobs.

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Wages for Counseling Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, counseling psychology grads earn an average of $89,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at CHC. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,461. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,290. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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Temple University

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

A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Immaculata University

Immaculata
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,931. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Kutztown University will pay a net price of $20,381.

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Rosemont College

Rosemont
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Rosemont will pay a net price of $19,741.

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Holy Family University

Philadelphia
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,285. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Eastern University

Saint Davids
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,144. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Clinical Psychology 267
School Psychology 151
Applied Behavior Analysis 139
Educational Psychology 71
Other Psychology & Counseling 26
Organizational Psychology 16
Community Psychology 11
Forensic Psychology 10

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