Psychology Schools
In Columbia, Maryland

There is only one psychology school in Columbia for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the psychology academic community in Columbia, and the future trends. Academia in psychology includes psychology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology
  • Masters degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Columbia Vs. Maryland Psychology Employment

Columbia 1,040
Maryland 2,350

Exactly 1,040 of the 2,350 psychology professionals employed in Maryland, work in Columbia. There has been a 21% decline in the number of psychology professionals in Columbia between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of psychology professionals in Columbia has decreased, overall employment in Columbia has increased.

Columbia Vs. Maryland Psychology employment growth

2,150 2,350 2,180 2,370 2,350
1,320 1,350 1,140 1,110 1,040
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Maryland
  • Dark Yellow: Columbia

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Columbia

$73,060 $77,070 $85,860 $77,900 $81,790
$43,230 $45,220 $47,030 $48,670 $49,910
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Columbia
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbia

Salaries for psychology professionals in Columbia have increased. In 2010 Columbia psychology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $81,790. Psychology professionals in Columbia made a yearly average salary of $73,060, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Columbia.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Columbia

10th percentile		 $42,665
25th percentile		 $59,325
50th percentile		 $74,665
75th percentile		 $99,590
90th percentile		 $117,825

Psychology professionals in Columbia earn a median salary of $74,665 per year. The 10% of psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,665 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 176% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Columbia

Counseling		 $48,762
Christian Counseling		 $50,363
Clinical Psychology		 $61,903
Sociology		 $74,250
School Psychology		 $78,540
Sports Psychology		 $78,540
Forensic Psychology		 $81,790
Psychology		 $81,790

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

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in psychology offered by Columbia's psychology schools.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Columbia

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total2

Approximately 2 students graduated from psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Columbia, Maryland

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