Psychology Schools In Springfield, Illinois

The city of Springfield has 2 schools where psychology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of psychology and psychology education in Springfield, which includes psychology training at the following levels:

  • Associates degree in Psychology
  • Bachelors degree in Psychology
  • Masters degree in Psychology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Springfield Vs. Illinois Psychology Employment

Springfield 50
Illinois 4,790

Of the 4,790 psychology professionals employed in Illinois, 50 work in Springfield. The number of psychology professionals in Springfield has shrunk by 50% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for psychology professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.

Springfield Vs. Illinois Psychology employment growth

5,330 5,070 4,700 4,210 4,790
100 90 70 80 50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Springfield

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Springfield

$68,190 $76,530 $69,640 $67,400 $60,240
$38,260 $40,150 $41,300 $42,900 $44,040
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Psychology in Springfield
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield

As the number of psychology professionals in Springfield has shrunk, salaries for psychology professionals have also decreased. In 2010 psychology professionals in Springfield reportedly earned an average salary of $60,240 per year. The average salary for psychology professionals in Springfield was $68,190 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Springfield

10th percentile		 $40,200
25th percentile		 $50,410
50th percentile		 $61,340
75th percentile		 $73,560
90th percentile		 $84,540

Springfield psychology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $61,340. The 10% of psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,200 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 110% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Springfield

Counseling		 $53,785
Clinical Psychology		 $56,470
Sports Psychology		 $60,240
School Psychology		 $60,240
Forensic Psychology		 $60,240
Psychology		 $60,240
Christian Counseling		 $60,530

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

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Springfield

2

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

Psychology Programs Offered In Springfield

associate		 1
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

Springfield's psychology schools offer 3 psychology degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Springfield

associate		 14
bachelor		 54
master		 13
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total81

Approximately 81 students completed psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Springfield, Illinois

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