Psychology Schools
In Petersburg, Virginia

In Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, which includes psychology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology
  • Masters degree in Psychology
  • PhD degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Petersburg Vs. Virginia Psychology Employment

Petersburg 510
Virginia 2,480

Of the 2,480 psychology professionals employed in Virginia, 510 work in Petersburg. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of psychology professionals in Petersburg has grown by 82%. Overall employment in Petersburg has also increased.

Petersburg Vs. Virginia Psychology employment growth

2,340 2,480 2,430 2,170 2,480
280 320 340 420 510
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Virginia
  • Dark Yellow: Petersburg

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Petersburg

$63,360 $66,870 $76,855 $72,330 $71,520
$39,450 $40,760 $42,550 $43,740 $44,540
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Petersburg
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Petersburg

As the number of psychology professionals in Petersburg has grown, salaries for psychology professionals have also increased. In 2010 psychology professionals in Petersburg reportedly earned an average salary of $71,520 per year. The average salary for psychology professionals in Petersburg was $63,360 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of psychology professionals in Petersburg is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Petersburg

10th percentile		 $29,435
25th percentile		 $58,520
50th percentile		 $76,960
75th percentile		 $86,265
90th percentile		 $100,330

Psychology professionals make a median salary of $76,960 per year in Petersburg. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 241%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $29,435 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $100,330 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Petersburg

Counseling		 $44,706
Sociology		 $47,200
Christian Counseling		 $47,955
Clinical Psychology		 $54,860
School Psychology		 $62,890
Sports Psychology		 $62,890
Forensic Psychology		 $71,520
Psychology		 $71,520

Petersburg psychology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Petersburg

1

Many of Petersburg's psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited psychology school in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Petersburg

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total2

Petersburg's psychology schools offer 2 psychology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Petersburg

associate		 0
bachelor		 63
master		 15
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total78

Approximately 78 students graduated from psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Petersburg, Virginia

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