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What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree?

The mind and human behavior. A base for counseling, health, UX, and research. We track 23 careers that a Psychology degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $45,930 to $281,870 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 23 careers below that a Psychology degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034).

Careers this major leads to

Psychiatrist$281,870 median · Faster than average Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$193,950 median · Faster than average Human Resources Manager$149,280 median · Faster than average Sociologist$106,030 median · About average UX Researcher / Designer$104,000 median · Much faster than average Clinical Psychologist$100,580 median · Much faster than average Occupational Therapist$100,330 median · Much faster than average Genetic Counselor$100,040 median · Much faster than average Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870 median · Much faster than average School Psychologist$95,990 median · Slower than average Audiologist$95,780 median · Much faster than average Detective / Criminal Investigator$93,790 median · About average Market Research Analyst$78,760 median · Much faster than average Human Resources Specialist$75,940 median · Faster than average Training and Development Specialist$69,280 median · Much faster than average Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940 median · Much faster than average Probation Officer$66,270 median · About average Special Education Teacher$65,120 median · About average School Counselor$64,330 median · About average Social Worker$59,550 median · About average Mental Health Counselor$59,350 median · Much faster than average Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850 median · Slower than average Human Services Assistant$45,930 median · Faster than average

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do with a Psychology degree?

A Psychology degree commonly leads to 23 careers we track, including Psychiatrist, Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, and Human Resources Manager. Median pay across those roles runs from $45,930 to $281,870 a year (BLS).

How much do Psychology majors make?

A major does not have its own salary. The 23 careers a Psychology degree leads to have national median wages from $45,930 to $281,870 a year (BLS). Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and senior or graduate-level roles toward the top.

What jobs can a Psychology major get?

Common roles include Psychiatrist, Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, Human Resources Manager, and Sociologist. Psychiatrist is among the higher-paying, at $281,870 median.

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Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034). National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.