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Psychology in Pennsylvania

Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

7,680 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Psychology major is the 8th most popular major in this 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 1,493
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211

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: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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Temple University

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

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

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Chestnut Hill College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,461. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Immaculata University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,931. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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La Salle University

Philadelphia
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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Eastern University

Saint Davids
61 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. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at EU.

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Chatham University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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