Career Information

 

  • A student who obtains an Associate’s degree in Psychology might work as a psychiatric nursing assistant, case manager, human service assistant, home care aide, addiction rehabilitation assistant, and more.
  • If one continues their education in the field of Psychology, one might work as a therapist, researcher, human resources specialist, educator, neuroscientist, forensic psychologist and more.

Psychologists Salary and Job Outlook – On Average Nationally

Market demand for psychology graduates is strong and includes a number of occupations and job titles. The top 10 most popular jobs in Psychology are listed below, including the median pay, and related job statistics:

Job Category

2024 Median Pay

Estimated Number of Jobs in U.S. (2024)

Job Outlook (2023-2033)

Clinical Psychologist (PhD required)

$96,100 per year

84,988

13% growth (approximately 11,048 openings per year)

Counseling Psychology (PhD required)

$96,100 per year

62,800

13% growth (approximately 8,164 openings per year)

School Psychologist (Ed.S or Doctorate degree required)

$84,940 per year

53,050

1% growth (approximately 531 openings per year)

Marriage and Family Therapist (Master's degree required)

$58,510 per year

63,340

16% growth (approximately 10,134 openings per year)

Forensic Psychologist (PhD required)

$87,877 per year

74,927

7% growth (approximately 5,245 openings per year)

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (Master's degree required)

$147,420 per year

10,100

5% growth (approximately 505 opening per year)

Health Psychologist (PhD required)

$121,000 per year

74,927

6% growth (approximately 4,496 openings per year)

Cyber Psychologist (Master's degree required)

$92,813 per year

13,000

33% growth (approximately 4,290 openings per year

Child Psychologist (PhD required)

&117,750 per year

22,815

7% growth (approximately 1,597 openings per year)

Social Science Research Assistant (Bachelor degree required)

$56,400 per year

37,500

2% growth (approximately 750 openings per year)

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 many positions.  According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for psychologists was $55,000 in 2024.  Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

 

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