School Psychology Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
School Psychology faculty can choose to work at only one school psychology school in Worcester. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in school psychology in the city of Worcester, which encompasses school psychology training at the following levels:
- School Psychology Certificate
- Masters degree in School Psychology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts School Psychology Employment
| Worcester | 450 |
| Massachusetts | 4,180 |
Exactly 450 of the 4,180 school psychology professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of school psychology professionals in Worcester has shrunk by 24%. Overall employment in Worcester has increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts School Psychology employment growth
| 4,290 | 4,060 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,180 |
| 590 | 540 | 510 | 470 | 450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
School Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $56,910 | $64,750 | $70,930 | $69,520 | $63,610 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: School Psychology in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
Salaries for school psychology professionals in Worcester have increased. Worcester school psychology professionals made $63,610 per year, on average, in 2010. School psychology professionals in Worcester made a yearly average salary of $56,910, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of school psychology professionals in Worcester is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for School psychology professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$27,070 |
25th percentile |
$31,610 |
50th percentile |
$56,100 |
75th percentile |
$74,500 |
90th percentile |
$98,150 |
School psychology professionals make a median salary of $56,100 per year in Worcester. The 10% of school psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $27,070 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 263% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for School psychology professionals and related professions in Worcester
Mental Health |
$36,293 |
Social Work |
$41,805 |
Clinical Psychology |
$55,995 |
Special Education |
$58,280 |
School Psychology |
$63,610 |
Psychology |
$63,610 |
Sociology |
$69,940 |
Speech Therapy |
$74,560 |
Educational Leadership |
$80,710 |
School psychology professional salaries in Worcester are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
School Psychology schools in Worcester
Many of Worcester's school psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited school psychology school in the city.
School Psychology Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in school psychology offered by Worcester's school psychology schools.
Student Completed School Psychology Degrees In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 18 |
In 2010 approximately 18 students graduated from school psychology courses.