Virginia Psychology Programs
(found 40 schools)

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

Overview

Named for Elizabeth I, England’s Virgin Queen, Virginia’s history is the history of the United States. Eight presidents were born there. Seven are buried there. Over half the battles fought in the Civil War, some 2,200, were fought in Virginia. Today, the state’s largest employer is the federal government, which employs nearly 1/4 of the working population. Arlington and Alexandria are also great places to work if you’re a psychologist.

Psychology Education in Virginia

You’ll find around 40 schools with psychology programs in Virginia. Whatever your level of study, the state has a wide array of specializations and programs available. Students are welcome to join the Virginia Psychological Association where they can compete for financial awards. Your school’s psychology department is a good source for finding scholarships as well.

Outlook for Psychology in Virginia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010 data), pay for psychologists varies widely in Virginia, depending on specialization. It ranges from $67,140 for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists to $92,800 for industrial-organizational psychologists and other specialties. Work is especially plentiful for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists, especially in the areas close to DC. The Virginia Psychological Association has divisions dedicated to several branches of the field, offers help in funding private practices, and lobbies the state legislature on behalf of psychologists.