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Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania

1,831 students earned Psychology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,404
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 284
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 284
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 284
Post-Master’s Certificate 143
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 143

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

#3

Temple University

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

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,777 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

#5

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at CHC. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#6

Immaculata University

Immaculata
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,547. Graduates earn an average $52,531 after graduation. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Immaculata.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Widener. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

La Salle University

Philadelphia
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,819.

#9

Eastern University

Saint Davids
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, EU grads earn an average salary of $36,879. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

#10

Chatham University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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
Education 7,877
Social Sciences 1,001
Communication & Journalism 367
Library Science 260
History 132
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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