Nationwide 11%
Due to rapidly growing demand in recent years, there are now more than 1,400 people in Oregon who are employed in some area of psychology. Fortunately, the state has many quality psychology schools and graduate programs in which to train the future psychologists who will serve in Oregon and beyond. Graduate programs in Oregon offer advanced degrees in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology.
The search tool offered below is a great way to sort through the various schools and programs available in Oregon to pursue an education in psychology.
Unlike opening many other kinds of businesses, one cannot simply open up a psychology practice and immediately begin seeing patients. Graduates are required to obtain a psychology license from the state of Oregon in order to work in this vital profession.
After a license has been legally attained, a psychologist in Oregon is able to offer a number of treatments and services to patients, including the ones shown below.
Anyone wishing to obtain a psychology license in Oregon will need to work with the State of Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners. The government body has specific rules and procedures outlined which must be met prior to the issuance of a license.
The steps required to become eligible for a license include the following:
Complete a doctoral degree in psychology at an APA or CPA approved institution
Complete supervised work experience requirements including one year of post-doctoral work
Pass two exams
Complete and submit all necessary paperwork including any required references and fees
The first exam required for licensure is the standard EPPP, or Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology, which is a national standard. Also, the applicant must pass the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam.
Those seeking licensure in psychology may be able to gain internship experience through this program on the campus of Oregon State Hospital.
Official government body tasked with the licensing of all psychologists in the state of Oregon.
Government document which covers the statutes pertaining to the practice of psychology in the state.
Nationwide 11%
Oregon 19.9%
Nationwide 11%
Oregon 24.8%
Nationwide 115,810
Oregon 1,420
Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists | Psychologist , Other | |||
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Nationwide |
Median Wage Annually |
$68,900 |
$92,110 |
|
Oregon |
Median Wage Annually |
$69,160 |
n/a |
|
Oregon |
Median Wage Hourly |
$33.25 |
n/a |
|
Oregon |
Lowest 10% yearly wage |
$38,030 |
n/a |
|
Oregon |
Highest 10% yearly wage |
$111,280 |
n/a |
The following list of links will offer more information on the field of psychology within the state of Oregon.
Not-for-profit organization which serves the interests of those who work in the profession of psychology in Oregon.
Professional group which serves those working in the school psychology field.
Charitable organization committed to promoting both physical and psychological health.