Psychology Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
There are 4 psychology schools in Charlotte for faculty to choose from. The trends in Charlotte's psychology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes psychology training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Psychology Employment
| Charlotte | 460 |
| North Carolina | 2,850 |
Of the 2,850 psychology professionals employed in North Carolina, 460 work in Charlotte. The number of psychology professionals in Charlotte has grown by 7% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for psychology professionals in Charlotte has increased, overall employment in Charlotte has also increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Psychology employment growth
| 2,430 | 2,410 | 2,700 | 2,850 | 2,850 |
| 430 | 340 | 410 | 440 | 460 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
| $59,030 | $65,050 | $64,470 | $84,540 | $64,230 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Psychology in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
As the number of psychology professionals in Charlotte has grown, salaries for psychology professionals have also increased. In 2010 Charlotte psychology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $64,230. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for psychology professionals in Charlotte was $59,030 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Charlotte.
Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$44,370 |
25th percentile |
$52,920 |
50th percentile |
$62,850 |
75th percentile |
$73,000 |
90th percentile |
$83,450 |
Charlotte psychology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $62,850. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 88%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $44,370 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,450 per year.
Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Charlotte
Counseling |
$46,205 |
Clinical Psychology |
$53,080 |
Sociology |
$61,070 |
Christian Counseling |
$61,323 |
Forensic Psychology |
$64,230 |
Psychology |
$64,230 |
School Psychology |
$64,230 |
Sports Psychology |
$64,230 |
On average psychology professionals in Charlotte earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Charlotte.
Educational Trends
Psychology schools in Charlotte
Many of Charlotte's psychology professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited psychology schools in the city.
Psychology Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
There are a total of 7 degree and certificate programs in psychology offered by Charlotte's psychology schools.
Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
306 |
master |
14 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 321 |
In 2010 approximately 321 students completed psychology courses.