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The Garden State of New Jersey is home to a variety of psychology schools and graduate programs for potential students to consider. Psychology is a growing field with plenty of great opportunities, but the journey into this profession starts with an education. Nearly 4,000 psychologists currently serve in a variety of different disciplines in New Jersey.

For students considering taking their career down the psychology path, one of the earliest steps is to find a great educational institution. The search tool below presents a number of options for closer inspection.

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There are specific standards in place that apply to anyone wishing to practice psychology in New Jersey. The state ensures those standards are met by requiring all active psychologists to hold a license issued by the state.

Licensing for Psychologists in New Jersey

Psychologists are trained to provide specific services and treatments to those they serve. Once licensed in New Jersey, a psychologist will be able to do the following:

  • Work with people in one-on-one therapy sessions to deal with problems related to depression and anxiety disorders
  • Offer group therapy sessions to treat people with similar issues
  • Serve businesses to help create an environment in the office that promotes well-being and teamwork

New Jersey Psychology Licensing

The State Board of Psychological Examiners falls under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and is the body that is responsible for the licensing of psychologists in New Jersey.

In order to obtain a license and work legally in the psychology field, there are a number of steps which much be completed.

Hold a doctorate in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution

Complete two years of full-time supervised practice, totaling at least 3,500 hours

Be supervised by a licensed New Jersey psychologist for a minimum of two years

Pass two written exams and one oral exam

Submit the necessary application forms and fees required for licensure

Other Licensing Requirements

  • Doctoral degree must include at least 40 credit hours within psychology field

Licensing Exams to Become New Jersey Psychologist

The first exam that must be passed is the national standard, the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, often referred to as the EPPP. Candidates must also pass a written exam based on the New Jersey statutes and regulations governing psychology.

New Jersey Recognized Psychology Specializations

  • General Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I-O)

Specialization Requirements

  • Meet the standard requirements for licensure in the state of New Jersey

License Renewal

  • There is no continuing education requirement, but licenses must be renewed every year
Resources for New Jersey Psychology Licensing

Psychologists in New Jersey: Trends in Salary and Employment

Growth and Employment Rate for Psychologists in New Jersey vs. Nationwide

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

New Jersey 2.7%

Psychologists, Other Growth 2012-2022

Nationwide 11%

New Jersey -0.7%

Number Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists and Psychologists, Other employed 2014

Nationwide 115,810

New Jersey 3,790

Nationwide Averages vs. New Jersey Earnings for Psychologists

Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists   Psychologist , Other

Nationwide

 Median Wage Annually

$68,900

  

$92,110

New Jersey

 Median Wage Annually

$77,690

  

$102,490

New Jersey

 Median Wage Hourly

$37.35

  

$49.27

New Jersey

 Lowest 10% yearly wage

$54,640

  

$32,840

New Jersey

 Highest 10% yearly wage

$121,810

  

$121,120

The path to becoming a psychologist in New Jersey can be somewhat intimidating at first, so the following links may be helpful in better understanding the world of psychology within this state.

Resources for Psychology in New Jersey