Psychology Schools In Scranton, Pennsylvania

In Scranton, there are 2 psychology schools where psychology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the psychology academic community in Scranton, and the future trends. Academia in psychology includes psychology training at the following levels:

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

Statistics

Professional Trends

Scranton Vs. Pennsylvania Psychology Employment

Scranton 160
Pennsylvania 5,360

Exactly 160 of the 5,360 psychology professionals employed in Pennsylvania, work in Scranton. Between 2006 and 2010, in Scranton, there has been a 11% decline in the number of psychology professionals. Overall employment in Scranton has increased.

Scranton Vs. Pennsylvania Psychology employment growth

4,320 4,560 4,710 4,820 5,360
180 160 200 170 160
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Pennsylvania
  • Dark Yellow: Scranton

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Scranton

$35,830 $50,560 $58,490 $69,960 $70,140
$32,690 $34,240 $35,390 $36,210 $36,880
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Scranton
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Scranton

Salaries for psychology professionals in Scranton have increased. Scranton psychology professionals made $70,140 per year, on average, in 2010. Psychology professionals in Scranton made a yearly average salary of $35,830, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of psychology professionals in Scranton is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Scranton

10th percentile		 $40,490
25th percentile		 $49,540
50th percentile		 $67,600
75th percentile		 $94,030
90th percentile		 $104,580

Psychology professionals in Scranton earn a median salary of $67,600 per year. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 158%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $40,490 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $104,580 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Scranton

Christian Counseling		 $43,640
Counseling		 $48,328
Clinical Psychology		 $51,665
Sociology		 $64,940
Sports Psychology		 $70,140
Forensic Psychology		 $70,140
Psychology		 $70,140
School Psychology		 $70,140

Psychology professional salaries in Scranton are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Scranton

2

Many of Scranton's psychology professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited psychology schools in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Scranton

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 5
doctor		 1
Certificate		 1
Total10

Scranton's psychology schools offer 10 psychology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Scranton

associate		 0
bachelor		 73
master		 53
doctor		 11
Certificate		 4
Total141

In 2010 approximately 141 students completed psychology courses.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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