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What you can do with Psychology
The mind and human behavior. A base for counseling, health, UX, and research.
- Careers
- 24
- Early career
- $45,000
- Mid-career
- $72,000
- Growing fast
- 15 of 24
How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. Early and mid-career pay is what people who hold this degree earn at the start of their careers and midway through them. Career pay comes from the 24 careers a Psychology degree commonly leads to, and counts everyone in those jobs, including people who have been doing them for thirty years. The two answer different questions, which is why they do not match.
52% of people with this degree go on to a graduate degree, so the higher-paying careers below usually mean more school after the bachelor's.
15 of 24 careers this degree leads to are projected to grow faster than average from 2024 to 2034. Of those, Market Research Analyst has the most openings, about 87,200 a year.
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24 careers this degree leads to
Psychiatrist
$281,870Diagnose and treat mental illness as a physician, combining psychotherapy, medication management, and medical insight.
- Middle half of workers
- $154,150 to $362,740
- Growth
- Faster than average
- Openings a year
- 900
Work-life66Remote2- Psychiatric Assessment
- Psychopharmacology
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
$193,950Apply psychology to the workplace: hiring, leadership, motivation, and how organizations perform.
- Middle half of workers
- $107,310 to $222,280
- Growth
- Faster than average
- Openings a year
- 400
Work-life56Remote58- Assessment Design
- Organizational Research
- Statistics
- Consulting
Human Resources Manager
$149,280Plan, direct, and coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
- Middle half of workers
- $111,110 to $199,290
- Growth
- Faster than average
- Openings a year
- 17,900
Work-life64Remote62Satisfaction71- Talent Management
- Employment Law
- Compensation and Benefits
- Conflict Resolution
Sociologist
$106,030Study how groups, institutions, and societies actually work, using research that informs policy and organizations.
- Middle half of workers
- $82,300 to $137,420
- Growth
- About average
- Openings a year
- 300
Work-life54Remote58- Research Design
- Survey Methods
- Data Analysis
- Writing
UX Researcher / Designer
$104,000Conduct user research and design intuitive, accessible digital interfaces that meet user needs and business goals.
- Middle half of workers
- $73,290 to $158,820
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 9,100
Work-life75Remote85Satisfaction80- User Research
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Information Architecture
Clinical Psychologist
$100,580Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through therapy and assessment.
- Middle half of workers
- $73,210 to $135,200
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 4,800
Work-life55Remote40Satisfaction78- Psychological Assessment
- Therapy
- Research Methods
- Diagnosis
Occupational Therapist
$100,330Help patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working through therapeutic activities.
- Middle half of workers
- $82,510 to $116,670
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 10,200
Work-life62Remote12Satisfaction78- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Adaptive Equipment
- Rehabilitation
Genetic Counselor
$100,040Help patients and families understand inherited-condition risk, interpret genetic test results, and make informed medical decisions.
- Middle half of workers
- $88,900 to $116,140
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 300
Work-life63Remote51- Genetics
- Risk Assessment
- Counseling
- Active Learning
Speech-Language Pathologist
$97,870Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders across every age group, from early intervention through stroke recovery.
- Middle half of workers
- $77,730 to $114,570
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 13,300
Work-life79Remote50- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Patient Assessment
School Psychologist
$95,990Assess and support students' learning, behavior, and mental health inside schools.
- Middle half of workers
- $77,470 to $120,310
- Growth
- Slower than average
- Openings a year
- 3,800
Work-life61Remote17- Psychoeducational Assessment
- Intervention Design
- Counseling
- Consultation
Audiologist
$95,780Diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders, fit hearing technology, and help patients reconnect with sound.
- Middle half of workers
- $79,340 to $111,300
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 700
Work-life71Remote1- Audiologic Evaluation
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Detective / Criminal Investigator
$93,790Investigate crimes: gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build the cases that solve them.
- Middle half of workers
- $69,330 to $120,520
- Growth
- Declining
- Openings a year
- 7,800
Work-life57Remote1- Investigation
- Interviewing
- Evidence Handling
- Critical Thinking
Market Research Analyst
$78,760Figure out what customers want before competitors do, turning surveys, sales data, and trends into strategy.
- Middle half of workers
- $58,350 to $108,310
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 87,200
Work-life53Remote84- Survey Design
- Data Analysis
- Consumer Behavior
- Critical Thinking
Human Resources Specialist
$75,940Recruit, screen, and place people, and keep the employment machinery of an organization running fairly.
- Middle half of workers
- $58,610 to $99,380
- Growth
- Faster than average
- Openings a year
- 81,800
Work-life70Remote68- Recruiting
- Interviewing
- Employment Law Basics
- Communication
Training and Development Specialist
$69,280Design and deliver the programs that help employees learn new skills and organizations perform better.
- Middle half of workers
- $50,110 to $95,050
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 43,900
Work-life59Remote62- Instructional Design
- Facilitation
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
Marriage and Family Therapist
$66,940Treat emotional and behavioral challenges within the context of couples and family systems rather than the individual alone.
- Middle half of workers
- $50,070 to $93,840
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 7,700
Work-life72Remote59- Family Systems Therapy
- Active Listening
- Assessment
- Empathy
Probation Officer
$66,270Supervise and support people on probation or parole, balancing accountability with rehabilitation.
- Middle half of workers
- $54,250 to $84,780
- Growth
- About average
- Openings a year
- 7,900
Work-life65Remote60- Case Management
- Risk Assessment
- Counseling
- Report Writing
Special Education Teacher
$65,120Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.
- Middle half of workers
- $59,770 to $83,980
- Growth
- Declining
- Openings a year
- 15,400
Work-life59Remote5- IEP Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Patience
School Counselor
$64,330Help students develop academic and social skills and plan for college and career readiness.
- Middle half of workers
- $51,270 to $82,870
- Growth
- About average
- Openings a year
- 31,000
Work-life60Remote15Satisfaction74- Counseling
- College and Career Advising
- Crisis Intervention
- Communication
Recreational Therapist
$61,960Use arts, sport, games and outings as treatment to help people recover, cope and stay well.
- Middle half of workers
- $50,240 to $79,930
- Growth
- About average
- Openings a year
- 1,300
- Treatment Planning
- Empathy
- Activity Design
- Assessment
Social Worker
$59,550Help people cope with challenges in their lives and connect them to community resources.
- Middle half of workers
- $48,270 to $76,070
- Growth
- About average
- Openings a year
- 35,100
Work-life45Remote25Satisfaction66- Active Listening
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
Mental Health Counselor
$59,350Counsel individuals and groups toward better mental and emotional health, with a strong emphasis on prevention and coping skills.
- Middle half of workers
- $47,100 to $76,530
- Growth
- Much faster than average
- Openings a year
- 48,300
Work-life68Remote12- Active Listening
- Counseling Techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Empathy
Rehabilitation Counselor
$46,850Help people with disabilities or injuries build independent lives and careers through counseling and vocational planning.
- Middle half of workers
- $38,770 to $59,260
- Growth
- Slower than average
- Openings a year
- 10,000
Work-life71Remote56- Vocational Assessment
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Active Listening
Human Services Assistant
$45,930Work directly with clients in social service programs, connecting people to benefits, housing, and support.
- Middle half of workers
- $38,150 to $54,350
- Growth
- Faster than average
- Openings a year
- 50,600
Work-life71Remote11- Case Support
- Client Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Documentation
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Where these pay figures come from
Early and mid-career pay is the median annual wage of full-time workers who hold a bachelor's degree in that major, ages 22 to 27 and ages 35 to 45, from 2024 data. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (IPUMS). Published as Outcomes by Major by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Career pay is the annual wage of everyone working in that occupation, not only recent graduates, so it includes people who have done the job for decades. The middle half is the 25th to the 75th percentile. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median and percentile annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034).
All figures are national. What you earn depends on where you work, who you work for, and how far you take the degree.