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Psychology in Pennsylvania

Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

4,864 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 53rd 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
Master’s Degree 240
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

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

There are 18,090 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Psychology grads earn an average of $89,300 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,506.

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Chatham University

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

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Chatham. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Temple University

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Villanova University

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

An average student at Carlow will pay a net price of $17,005. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Carlow.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,894.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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