Penn State - York offers a bachelor of science and an associate degree in human development and family studies. York College of Pennsylvania has an undergraduate psychology program. York Technical Institute offers certification in early childhood development and infant and toddler development.

Psychology-related jobs in the York area are experiencing healthy growth, particularly in some fields. According to projections through 2012, clinical, counseling and school psychologists can expect growth of 22%, while jobs for marriage and family therapists are predicted to increase by 41%. Mental health counselors are forecast to experience 13% growth, rehabilitation counselors, 36%, and substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors, 25%. Postsecondary psychology teachers are expected to experience job growth of 31%. Other predicted increases include 33% for child, family and school social workers, and 6% for educational, vocational and school counselors.