Psychology Schools
In Columbia, Kentucky

There is only one psychology school in Columbia for faculty to choose from. The trends in Columbia's psychology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes psychology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology
  • Masters degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Columbia Vs. Kentucky Psychology Employment

Columbia 70
Kentucky 1,280

Exactly 70 of the 1,280 psychology professionals employed in Kentucky, work in Columbia. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of psychology professionals in Columbia has shrunk by 30%. As the number of psychology professionals in Columbia has decreased, overall employment in Columbia has increased.

Columbia Vs. Kentucky Psychology employment growth

1,090 1,070 1,060 1,140 1,280
100 110 70 No data 70
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Kentucky
  • Dark Yellow: Columbia

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Columbia

$49,870 $56,170 $54,380 No data $57,320
$28,350 $29,770 $31,040 No data $32,630
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Columbia
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia

Salaries for psychology professionals in Columbia have increased. Columbia psychology professionals made $57,320 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, psychology professionals in Columbia made an average salary of $49,870 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Columbia.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Columbia

10th percentile		 $43,760
25th percentile		 $49,930
50th percentile		 $56,270
75th percentile		 $63,690
90th percentile		 $74,390

Columbia psychology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $56,270. The 10% of psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $43,760 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 70% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Columbia

Counseling		 $46,620
Clinical Psychology		 $48,450
Christian Counseling		 $48,970
Sports Psychology		 $57,320
School Psychology		 $57,320
Forensic Psychology		 $57,320
Psychology		 $57,320

Columbia psychology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Columbia

1

Many of Columbia's psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited psychology school in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Columbia

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total2

Columbia's psychology schools offer 2 psychology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Columbia

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 143
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total146

In 2010 approximately 146 students graduated from psychology courses.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Columbia, Kentucky

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