Clinical Psychology Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
The city of Chicago has 6 schools where clinical psychology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the clinical psychology academic community in Chicago, and the future trends. Academia in clinical psychology includes clinical psychology training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Clinical Psychology
- PhD degree in Clinical Psychology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Clinical Psychology Employment
| Chicago | 7,430 |
| Illinois | 10,820 |
Exactly 7,430 of the 10,820 clinical psychology professionals employed in Illinois, work in Chicago. There has been a 36% growth in the number of clinical psychology professionals in Chicago between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for clinical psychology professionals in Chicago has increased, overall employment in Chicago has also increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Clinical Psychology employment growth
| 8,650 | 9,710 | 9,510 | 10,160 | 10,820 |
| 5,450 | 6,490 | 6,200 | 6,920 | 7,430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Clinical Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $57,703 | $59,373 | $61,860 | $62,255 | $64,423 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Clinical Psychology in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
In Chicago, salaries for clinical psychology professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $64,423 per year was earned by clinical psychology professionals in Chicago. Clinical psychology professionals in Chicago made a yearly average salary of $57,703, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of clinical psychology professionals in Chicago is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Clinical psychology professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$34,975 |
25th percentile |
$44,812 |
50th percentile |
$57,895 |
75th percentile |
$75,098 |
90th percentile |
$81,730 |
Chicago clinical psychology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $57,895. The difference in pay between the clinical psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 134%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,975 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $81,730 per year.
Average Salaries for Clinical psychology professionals and related professions in Chicago
Mental Health |
$38,144 |
Counseling |
$53,338 |
Clinical Psychology |
$64,423 |
Sports Psychology |
$76,270 |
School Psychology |
$76,270 |
Psychology |
$88,100 |
Forensic Psychology |
$88,100 |
Chicago clinical psychology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Clinical Psychology schools in Chicago
There are 6 accredited clinical psychology schools in the city. Many of Chicago's clinical psychology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Clinical Psychology Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
There are a total of 10 degree and certificate programs in clinical psychology offered by Chicago's clinical psychology schools.
Student Completed Clinical Psychology Degrees In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
147 |
doctor |
206 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 353 |
Approximately 353 students graduated from clinical psychology courses in 2010.