Psychology Schools In Florida

Florida has 46 accredited psychology schools where psychology faculty who teach psychology classes can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of psychology and psychology training in Florida, which includes psychology training at the following levels:

Psychology Certificate
Associates degree in Psychology
Bachelors degree in Psychology
Masters degree in Psychology
PhD degree in Psychology

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Professional Trends

Florida Vs. National Psychology Employment

Florida	3,560
National	112,810

Approximately 3% of the country's psychology professionals work in Florida state.

Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Florida

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
5,010	4,470	4,330	4,410	3,560

Yellow: Actual Values

In Florida, psychology is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 1,450 less psychology professionals working in Florida than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of psychology professionals has shrunk by 29%. This decline is faster than the national trend for psychology professionals which shows a 6% increase in the number of psychology professionals working around the nation.

Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Florida

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$79,710	$70,830	$91,337	$92,857	$83,125
$43,191	$44,171	$45,158	$47,627	$48,473

Light Blue: Psychology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to psychology professionals are growing in Florida. In 2006 psychology professionals made a mean salary of $79,710 per year, and in 2010 they made $83,125 per year.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Florida

10th percentile	$46,695
25th percentile	$61,370
50th percentile	$78,430
75th percentile	$109,355
90th percentile	$126,785

This represents a growth in salaries of 4%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Florida state, within the field of psychology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid psychology professionals earn 172% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Florida

Christian Counseling	$43,635
Clinical Psychology	$61,650
Counseling	$46,968
Forensic Psychology	$83,125
Psychology	$83,125
School Psychology	$69,870
Sociology	$75,790
Sports Psychology	$69,870

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

Educational Trends

Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Florida

associate	2
bachelor	50
master	44
doctor	26
Certificate	9
Total	131

The number of students graduating from the 46 accredited psychology schools in Florida is increasing. In 2006 there were 5,492 psychology graduates from psychology courses in Florida and in 2010 there were 5,863 graduates.

Thus there was a 7% percent increase in the number of psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Florida. 38% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in psychology.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Florida

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