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General Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

257 students earned Psychology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Psychology is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 236
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 18,090 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $89,300, compared to a typical salary of $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
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,484. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

91% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,133.

#4

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Temple University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year. 91% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888.

#6

Villanova University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,358 a year. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,058. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#8

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,190. Graduates earn an average $38,794 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,492. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private school has an average net price of $34,384. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General 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
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,309
Child Development & Psychology 198
Other Psychology 67

View all majors related to General Psychology

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