Psychology Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, there is only one psychology school where psychology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of psychology and psychology education in Newark, which includes psychology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Psychology
- Masters degree in Psychology
- PhD degree in Psychology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Newark Vs. New Jersey Psychology Employment
| Newark | 890 |
| New Jersey | 3,270 |
Exactly 890 of New Jersey's 3,270 psychology professionals work in Newark. The number of psychology professionals in Newark has shrunk by 48% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for psychology professionals in Newark has decreased, overall employment in Newark has increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Psychology employment growth
| 4,220 | 4,220 | 3,340 | 3,540 | 3,270 |
| 1,710 | 1,680 | 900 | 990 | 890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $118,850 | No data | $85,250 | $87,850 | $88,030 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
In Newark, salaries for psychology professionals have decreased. Newark psychology professionals made $88,030 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, psychology professionals in Newark made an average salary of $118,850 per year. The decline in the salary of psychology professionals in Newark is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Newark
10th percentile |
$38,730 |
25th percentile |
$50,530 |
50th percentile |
$90,975 |
75th percentile |
$107,545 |
90th percentile |
$119,940 |
Psychology professionals make a median salary of $90,975 per year in Newark. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 210%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $38,730 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $119,940 per year.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Newark
Sociology |
$0 |
Christian Counseling |
$54,528 |
Counseling |
$63,076 |
Clinical Psychology |
$71,340 |
Forensic Psychology |
$88,030 |
Psychology |
$88,030 |
Sports Psychology |
$99,680 |
School Psychology |
$99,680 |
On average psychology professionals in Newark earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Newark.
Educational Trends
Psychology schools in Newark
Many of Newark's psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited psychology school in the city.
Psychology Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in psychology offered by Newark's psychology schools.
Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
110 |
master |
7 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 120 |
Approximately 120 students completed psychology courses in 2010.