Career Information
- A student who obtains an Associate’s degree in Psychology might work as a psychiatric nursing assistant or orderly, case technician, human service assistant, home care aide, or addiction rehabilitation assistant.
- If one continues their education in the field of Psychology, one might work as a therapist or counselor, researcher, human resources specialist, educator, neuroscientist or forensic psychologist.
Psychologists Salary and Job Outlook – On Average Nationally
Market demand for psychology graduates is strong and includes a number of occupations and job titles. A sample of the possible occupations, the median pay, and related job statistics are as follows:
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/). |
Although psychologists typically need a doctoral degree in psychology, a master’s degree is sufficient for some positions. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for psychologists was $85,330 in May 2022. Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations
Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
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