Clinical Psychology Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there is only one clinical psychology school where clinical psychology faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in clinical psychology in the city of Atlanta, which encompasses clinical psychology training at the following levels:
- Clinical Psychology Certificate
- PhD degree in Clinical Psychology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Clinical Psychology Employment
| Atlanta | 3,050 |
| Georgia | 4,940 |
Of the 4,940 clinical psychology professionals employed in Georgia, 3,050 work in Atlanta. There has been a 110% growth in the number of clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta has increased, overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Clinical Psychology employment growth
| 2,560 | 3,790 | 4,350 | 4,090 | 4,940 |
| 1,450 | 2,270 | 2,890 | 2,840 | 3,050 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Clinical Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $52,195 | $57,570 | $56,728 | $57,442 | $57,933 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Clinical Psychology in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
Salaries for clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta have increased. In 2010 Atlanta clinical psychology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $57,933. Clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta made a yearly average salary of $52,195, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$30,850 |
25th percentile |
$41,502 |
50th percentile |
$54,885 |
75th percentile |
$71,235 |
90th percentile |
$84,752 |
Clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta earn a median salary of $54,885 per year. The difference in pay between the clinical psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 175%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,850 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $84,752 per year.
Average Salaries for Clinical psychology professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Mental Health |
$35,858 |
Counseling |
$50,568 |
Clinical Psychology |
$57,933 |
Sports Psychology |
$70,100 |
School Psychology |
$70,100 |
Psychology |
$70,940 |
Forensic Psychology |
$70,940 |
On average clinical psychology professionals in Atlanta earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Atlanta.
Educational Trends
Clinical Psychology schools in Atlanta
There is only one accredited clinical psychology school in the city. Many of Atlanta's clinical psychology professionals are graduates of this school.
Clinical Psychology Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Atlanta's clinical psychology school offers one clinical psychology degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Clinical Psychology Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
35 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 35 |
In 2010 approximately 35 students graduated from clinical psychology courses.