Clinical Psychology Schools In Illinois
In Illinois, there are 13 accredited schools where clinical psychology classes 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 state of Illinois, which encompasses clinical psychology training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Clinical Psychology
- PhD degree in Clinical Psychology
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Professional Trends
Illinois Vs. National Clinical Psychology Employment
| Illinois | 10,820 |
| National | 254,740 |
Of all of the clinical psychology professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Illinois state.
Employment Growth for Clinical psychology professionals In Illinois
| 8,650 | 9,710 | 9,510 | 10,160 | 10,820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Illinois, clinical psychology is a growing field. In 2010 there were 2,170 more clinical psychology professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. This represents a 25% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the change in the number of clinical psychology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of clinical psychology professionals has grown by 17% from 2006 to 2010.
Clinical Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois
| $54,865 | $55,485 | $57,958 | $59,348 | $61,968 |
| $46,261 | $48,114 | $49,602 | $50,552 | $51,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Clinical Psychology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of clinical psychology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to clinical psychology professionals are increasing in Illinois. The mean salary for clinical psychology professionals in 2006 was $54,865 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $61,968 per year.
Salary percentiles for Clinical psychology professionals in Illinois
10th percentile |
$32,765 |
25th percentile |
$44,652 |
50th percentile |
$57,285 |
75th percentile |
$72,190 |
90th percentile |
$90,160 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 11%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Illinois state, within the field of clinical psychology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid clinical psychology professionals earn 175% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Clinical psychology professionals and related professions in Illinois
Clinical Psychology |
$61,968 |
Counseling |
$49,662 |
Forensic Psychology |
$81,255 |
Mental Health |
$37,668 |
Organizational Psychology |
$65,110 |
Psychology |
$75,873 |
School Psychology |
$71,730 |
Sports Psychology |
$71,730 |
In Illinois, clinical psychology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Clinical Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
11 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 21 |
The number of students graduating from the 13 accredited clinical psychology schools in Illinois is increasing. In 2006 there were 510 clinical psychology graduates from clinical psychology courses in Illinois and in 2010 there were 613 graduates.
Thus there was a 20% percent increase in the number of clinical psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois. A majority of these graduates, or 52%, graduated with a doctor's degree in clinical psychology.