Psychology Schools In Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, there are 35 accredited schools where psychology classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of psychology and psychology training in Wisconsin, which includes psychology training at the following levels:
- Psychology Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Psychology
- Masters degree in Psychology
- PhD degree in Psychology
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Professional Trends
Wisconsin Vs. National Psychology Employment
| Wisconsin | 2,350 |
| National | 112,810 |
Of all of the psychology professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Wisconsin.
Employment Growth for Psychology professionals In Wisconsin
| 2,270 | 2,110 | 2,220 | 2,290 | 2,350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Wisconsin, the field of psychology is growing. 80 more psychology professionals were working in Wisconsin in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 4% growth in the field. This growth is slower 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 Wisconsin
| $70,565 | $71,330 | $72,140 | $72,315 | $71,160 |
| $43,308 | $43,685 | $45,556 | $47,117 | $48,374 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to psychology professionals are growing in Wisconsin. Psychology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $70,565 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $71,160 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Wisconsin
10th percentile |
$38,245 |
25th percentile |
$47,560 |
50th percentile |
$68,985 |
75th percentile |
$84,665 |
90th percentile |
$103,540 |
Thus, there was a 1% growth in psychology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of psychology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid psychology professionals earning 171% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Wisconsin state.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Wisconsin
Christian Counseling |
$49,930 |
Clinical Psychology |
$54,688 |
Counseling |
$46,757 |
Forensic Psychology |
$71,160 |
Psychology |
$71,160 |
School Psychology |
$63,880 |
Sociology |
$71,090 |
Sports Psychology |
$63,880 |
In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
37 |
master |
18 |
doctor |
7 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 63 |
As the number of psychology professionals is increasing in Wisconsin state, the number of students graduating from the 35 accredited psychology schools in Wisconsin state is also increasing. In 2006, 1,944 students graduated from psychology courses in Wisconsin. And in 2010, 1,989 students graduated.
Thus there was a 2% percent increase in the number of psychology school degree or certificate graduates in Wisconsin. 59% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in psychology.