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Rhode Island Vs. National Psychology Employment

Rhode Island	530
National	112,810

Of all of the psychology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Rhode Island.

Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Rhode Island

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
660	590	540	500	530

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of psychology professionals is shrinking in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island, 130 less psychology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 20% decline in the field. 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 Rhode Island

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$68,740	$72,355	$74,705	$69,935	$72,445
$45,814	$47,319	$48,863	$50,877	$52,430

Light Blue: Psychology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by psychology professionals is increasing in Rhode Island. The mean salary for psychology professionals in 2006 was $68,740 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $72,445 per year.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Rhode Island

10th percentile	$37,025
25th percentile	$49,165
50th percentile	$66,305
75th percentile	$93,250
90th percentile	$110,195

Thus, psychology professionals' salaries grew by 5% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Rhode Island, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of psychology. The pay differential between the highest paid psychology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 198%

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Rhode Island

Christian Counseling	$46,568
Clinical Psychology	$62,042
Counseling	$52,508
Forensic Psychology	$72,445
Psychology	$72,445
School Psychology	$79,070
Sociology	$120,320
Sports Psychology	$79,070

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

Educational Trends

Psychology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Rhode Island

associate	0
bachelor	9
master	10
doctor	5
Certificate	3
Total	27

As the number of psychology professionals is decreasing in Rhode Island state, the number of students graduating from the 7 accredited psychology schools in Rhode Island state is increasing. In Rhode Island, there were 650 graduates in 2006. And there were 674 graduates from psychology courses in 2010.

There was an increase in the number of psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Rhode Island by 4%. Most of these graduates, or 37%, earned an master's degree in psychology.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Rhode Island

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