Psychology Schools In Delaware
In Delaware, there are 5 accredited schools where psychology classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the psychology academic community in Delaware, and the future trends in psychology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Psychology
- Masters degree in Psychology
- PhD degree in Psychology
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Professional Trends
Delaware Vs. National Psychology Employment
| Delaware | 350 |
| National | 112,810 |
Of all of the psychology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Delaware.
Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Delaware
| 380 | 270 | 290 | 310 | 350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of psychology professionals is shrinking in Delaware. 30 less psychology professionals were working in Delaware in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of psychology professionals has shrunk by 8%. This is faster than the trend for psychology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of psychology professionals has grown by 6% between 2006 and 2010.
Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Delaware
| $63,320 | $66,520 | $71,300 | $77,230 | $75,250 |
| $46,948 | $48,366 | $50,236 | $51,531 | $51,081 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of psychology professionals is declining, the salaries paid to psychology professionals are increasing in Delaware. In 2006 psychology professionals made a mean salary of $63,320 per year, and in 2010 they made $75,250 per year.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Delaware
10th percentile |
$35,020 |
25th percentile |
$47,640 |
50th percentile |
$72,300 |
75th percentile |
$85,300 |
90th percentile |
$96,070 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 16%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 174% pay differential between the highest paid psychology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of psychology in Delaware.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Delaware
Christian Counseling |
$47,053 |
Clinical Psychology |
$55,070 |
Counseling |
$50,263 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,250 |
Psychology |
$75,250 |
School Psychology |
$75,250 |
Sports Psychology |
$75,250 |
In Delaware, psychology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Delaware
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
The number of students graduating from the 5 accredited psychology schools in Delaware is decreasing. In 2006, 473 students graduated from psychology courses in Delaware. And in 2010, 470 students graduated.
This represents a 1% decrease in the number of psychology degree or certificate school graduates in Delaware state. 60% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in psychology.