New Jersey Psychology Programs
(found 24 schools)

Listed below are all of the accredited schools in New Jersey that offer Psychology degree programs.

Overview

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. It has over 1,000 people per square mile, which is 13 times the national average. Around 90 percent of these people are living in urban areas, making New Jersey the most urbanized state in the country too. This seems to make for a good career outlook for psychologists. There are plenty of job openings, and they pay better than anywhere else in the nation.

Psychology Education in New Jersey

New Jersey has around 25 schools offering psychology programs. Students can choose from public, private, and online schools. Programs range from undergraduate to PhD and PsyD. Students can also find support through the New Jersey Psychological Association Graduate Students. The organization awards scholarships, allows participation in NJPA committees, free NJPA conference registration, and more.

Outlook for Psychology in New Jersey

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists practicing in New Jersey earn more than those in almost any other state. Their mean annual salary is over $92,000. Industrial-organizational psychologists working in the metropolitan areas around New York City also earn better than most of their counterparts. The state also has an active psychological association to support its members.