Pennsylvania Psychology Programs
(found 109 schools)

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

Overview

Pennsylvania is a state of many firsts. The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia in 1784. Edwin L. Drake launched the modern oil industry when he drilled the world’s first oil well in 1859. And, Dr. George Holtzapple made a medical breakthrough when he used oxygen to save the life of a pneumonia patient in 1885. Psychologists and those aspiring to the profession in Pennsylvania will find first-rate schools and a supportive professional organization.

Psychology Education in Pennsylvania

With nearly 110 schools to choose from, Pennsylvania offers aspiring psychology students a plethora of programs and specializations. Whether you’re looking for a small, liberal arts college, a prestigious graduate program, or a state university, you’ll be able to find it in Pennsylvania. Graduate students may apply for student membership in the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Interested undergraduates can apply for affiliate membership. The PPA’s student organization also has many resources for psychology graduate students, including financial assistance links and articles of interest to students.

Outlook for Psychology in Pennsylvania

How much psychologists earn and how many opportunities are available to them depends on their specialization. Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists earn less than other specialists, but they have the most job opportunities. Conversely, industrial-organizational psychologists earn the most with a mean annual wage of over $100,000, but there are fewer employment opportunities. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association supports its members with health insurance, discounts for legal services and office supplies and many other benefits.