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Massachusetts Vs. National Forensic Psychology Employment

Massachusetts	4,580
National	111,390

Approximately 4% of the country's forensic psychology professionals work in Massachusetts state.

Employment Growth for Forensic psychology professionals In Massachusetts

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
4,550	4,390	4,760	4,760	4,580

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of forensic psychology professionals is growing in Massachusetts. There were 30 more forensic psychology professionals working in Massachusetts in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of forensic psychology has grown by 1% in Massachusetts. This is slower than the trend for forensic psychology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of forensic psychology professionals has grown by 6% between 2006 and 2010.

Forensic Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Massachusetts

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$64,090	$68,610	$74,125	$76,840	$77,910
$49,058	$52,712	$53,675	$55,178	$56,645

Light Blue: Forensic Psychology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by forensic psychology professionals is increasing in Massachusetts. In 2006 forensic psychology professionals made a mean salary of $64,090 per year, and in 2010 they made $77,910 per year.

Salary percentiles for Forensic psychology professionals in Massachusetts

10th percentile	$39,370
25th percentile	$57,045
50th percentile	$80,120
75th percentile	$96,475
90th percentile	$112,625

This represents a growth in salaries of 18%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Massachusetts state, within the field of forensic psychology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid forensic psychology professionals earn 186% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Forensic psychology professionals and related professions in Massachusetts

Clinical Psychology	$61,928
Counseling	$52,170
Criminal Justice	$41,639
Criminology	$69,285
Forensic Psychology	$77,910
Psychology	$81,300

In Massachusetts, forensic psychology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Forensic Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Massachusetts

associate	0
bachelor	1
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	2

As the number of forensic psychology professionals is increasing in Massachusetts state, the number of students graduating from the 2 accredited forensic psychology schools in Massachusetts state is decreasing. In 2006, 19 students graduated from forensic psychology courses in Massachusetts. And in 2010, 12 students graduated.

This represents a 37% decrease in the number of forensic psychology degree or certificate school graduates in Massachusetts state. 50% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in forensic psychology.

Forensic Psychology Faculty Salaries in Massachusetts

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