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Psychology in Pennsylvania

Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 4,864 students earned their Psychology degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 49th 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

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 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
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $24,128. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Chatham University

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

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413.

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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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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Villanova University

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

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $29,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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#8

Carlow University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,894. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Lehigh University

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

An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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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 Psychology

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