Career Paths and Salaries
Careers in Psychology
Psychology involves uncovering the factors that underlie the behaviors of both human and animals. These factors can include genes, personality, cognitive operations (thinking), and interpersonal and situational dynamics. Understanding these factors can help enrich performance, physical health, creativity, and group behavior. If you study psychology, you can pursue a career as an:
- Advertising agent
- Career counselor
- Case manager
- Child-care worker
- Educator
- Laboratory assistant
- Market researcher
- Psychiatric technician
- Probation and parole officer
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Sales representative
- Social service specialists
- Human factors
- Human resources
Average Salary by Psychology Degree Type
| Degree Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | $50,971 |
| Master of Science (M.S.) | $55,400 |
| Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) | $83,977 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $93,750 |
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