Psychology Schools In Oregon
Psychology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 21 accredited psychology schools in Oregon. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of psychology and psychology training in Oregon, 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
Oregon Vs. National Psychology Employment
| Oregon | 1,470 |
| National | 112,810 |
Of all of the psychology professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Oregon.
Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Oregon
| 1,260 | 1,340 | 1,260 | 1,430 | 1,470 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Oregon, psychology is a growing field. There were 210 more psychology professionals working in Oregon in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Oregon, this field has grown by 17% in four years. This growth is faster than the change in the number of psychology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of psychology professionals has grown by 6% from 2006 to 2010.
Psychology VS. All Professions salaries in Oregon
| $73,965 | $73,185 | $72,495 | $75,745 | $80,065 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Oregon, as the number of psychology professionals is growing, the salaries earned by psychology professionals are increasing. In 2006 psychology professionals made a mean salary of $73,965 per year, and in 2010 they made $80,065 per year.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$40,740 |
25th percentile |
$58,520 |
50th percentile |
$77,645 |
75th percentile |
$93,855 |
90th percentile |
$130,510 |
Thus, there was a 8% growth in psychology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 220% 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 Oregon.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Oregon
Christian Counseling |
$49,560 |
Clinical Psychology |
$66,272 |
Counseling |
$51,977 |
Forensic Psychology |
$80,065 |
Psychology |
$80,065 |
School Psychology |
$67,740 |
Sociology |
$81,150 |
Sports Psychology |
$67,740 |
In Oregon, psychology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oregon
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
12 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 44 |
As the number of psychology professionals is increasing in Oregon state, the number of students graduating from the 21 accredited psychology schools in Oregon state is decreasing. In Oregon, there were 1,483 graduates in 2006. And there were 1,420 graduates from psychology courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Oregon by 4%. A majority of these graduates, or 50%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in psychology.