Psychology Schools
In Berkeley, California

In Berkeley, there are 2 psychology schools where psychology faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in psychology in the city of Berkeley, which encompasses psychology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology
  • Masters degree in Psychology
  • PhD degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Berkeley Vs. California Psychology Employment

Berkeley 1,780
California 16,750

Exactly 1,780 of the 16,750 psychology professionals employed in California, work in Berkeley. There has been a 63% growth in the number of psychology professionals in Berkeley between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for psychology professionals in Berkeley has increased, overall employment in Berkeley has also increased.

Berkeley Vs. California Psychology employment growth

15,220 14,810 16,120 16,060 16,750
1,090 1,220 1,440 1,340 1,780
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Berkeley

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Berkeley

$72,480 $74,740 $92,310 $90,775 $88,200
$49,830 $51,220 $53,260 $54,590 $56,360
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Berkeley
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Berkeley

Salaries for psychology professionals in Berkeley have increased. In 2010 psychology professionals in Berkeley reportedly earned an average salary of $88,200 per year. The average salary for psychology professionals in Berkeley was $72,480 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Berkeley.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Berkeley

10th percentile		 $38,370
25th percentile		 $64,325
50th percentile		 $91,925
75th percentile		 $107,115
90th percentile		 $121,300

Psychology professionals in Berkeley earn a median salary of $91,925 per year. The 10% of psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $38,370 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $121,300 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Berkeley

Christian Counseling		 $53,305
Counseling		 $55,732
Clinical Psychology		 $69,278
School Psychology		 $84,460
Sports Psychology		 $84,460
Sociology		 $88,120
Forensic Psychology		 $88,200
Psychology		 $88,200

On average psychology professional salaries in Berkeley are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Berkeley

2

Many of Berkeley's psychology professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited psychology schools in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Berkeley

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 3
doctor		 2
Certificate		 0
Total6

There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in psychology offered by Berkeley's psychology schools.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Berkeley

associate		 0
bachelor		 272
master		 76
doctor		 50
Certificate		 0
Total398

Approximately 398 students graduated from psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Berkeley, California

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