Career Options

Psychology is such a broad discipline that it is important for students to select a focus, even if they do not choose to go higher than a bachelor's degree. Some people wonder what are the career options for those with a bachelor's degree and there are many. Since Psychology is the study of human behavior, it gives you the skills that employers are looking for. Employers value a psychology degree. Students who graduate with a psychology degree are more versatile, more well rounded and have the necessary skill sets to prosper in just about any work environment. Below are a few, but not all, of the career paths available by degree level:

Bachelor's Degree

Assist a psychologist in a mental health or correctional center
Research assistant
High school teacher
Admission counselor
Child care worker
Elder care
Consumer research
Opinion research
And much more

Master's Degree

Professional jobs in:
1. Hospitals
2. Mental health centers
3. Research settings
4. Industry
Community/junior college teacher
And much more

Doctoral Degree

College/university professor
Independently conduct research
Private Practice
Work in a psychiatric unit in a public or private hospital
Direct a mental health clinic or program
Medical school
Industry
And much more