Best and Popular Jobs in Psychology
1.
Career or Vocational Counselor
Average
Salary: $46,000
Due to the rapidly changing job market, many people are
searching for a new job in their chosen field or even changing careers. Career
counselors help individuals make career decisions and utilize tools including
personality assessments, interest inventories and other evaluation measures.
They often start by looking at a client’s interests, job history, education,
skills and personality characteristics in order to determine which careers are
a good match. They also help clients work on building skills, practicing
interviews, improving resumes and locating job openings. Assisting clients who
are dealing with job loss or employment-related stress is also common.
2.
School Psychologist
Average
salary: $59,440
School psychologists work in educational settings to help
children deal with emotional, academic and social problems. Thanks to increased
interest in the mental health of children and federal education legislation,
school psychology has rapidly become one of the fastest growing fields. The
demand for qualified school psychologists exceeds the number of candidates
available, which means that job opportunities are plentiful.
3. Counsellor
Average
Salary: $47,530
Counselors help a people with a wide variety of problems,
including marriage, family, emotional, educational and substance abuse issues.
Nearly half of all counselors work in health care or social welfare settings,
while another 11-percent work for state and local governments. While
requirements vary, almost all states require at least a master’s degree in
order to become a licensed counselor. Typical work settings include K-12
schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, mental health clinics and private
practice offices.
4.
Genetics Counsellor
Average
salary: $71,100
Genetics counsellors help provide information about
genetic disorders to couples and families. These professionals typically have
graduate training in both genetics and counseling, and many have undergraduate
degrees in areas such as psychology, social work, biology, nursing and public
health. Genetics counselors often work with a team of medical professionals,
including doctors, nurses and geneticists to offer support, guidance and assistance
to families who have a family member with a genetic disorder or who may be at
risk of passing down an inherited disorder to their offspring.
5.
Forensic Psychologist
Average
Salary: $59,440
Forensic psychologists apply psychology to the fields of
criminal investigation and law. This has rapidly become one of the hottest
psychology career trends thanks to numerous portrayals in popular movies,
television programs and books. While the field may not be as glamorous as it is
depicted in the media, forensic psychology is still an exciting career choice
with a lot of potential for growth. Forensic psychologists often work with
other experts to resolve child custody disputes, scrutinize insurance claims,
perform child custody evaluations and investigate suspected child abuse.
6.
Engineering Psychologist
Average
Salary: $79,818
Engineering psychologists use psychology to investigate
how people interact with machines and other technology. These professionals use
their understanding of the human mind and behavior to help design and improve
technology, consumer products, work settings and living environments. For
example, an engineering psychologist might work as part of a team to redesign a
product to make it more efficient and easier to use in a work situation. Those
working in academic settings report the lowest earnings, while those working in
the private sector report higher salaries.
7.
Clinical Psychologist
Average
Salary: $81,100
Clinical psychologists assess, diagnose and treat clients
suffering from psychological disorders. These professionals typically work in
hospital settings, mental health clinics or private practices. Clinical
psychology is the single largest employment area within psychology, but there
are still plenty of jobs available for qualified professionals. In order to
become a clinical psychologist, you must have a doctoral-level degree in
clinical psychology and most states require a minimum of a one-year internship.
Most graduate school programs in clinical psychology are fairly competitive.
8.
Sports Psychologist
Average
Salary: $45,000 to $80,000
Sports psychologists focus on the psychological aspects
of sports and athletics, including topics such as motivation, performance and
injury. The two major areas within sports psychology are centered on helping
improve athletic performance or using sports to improve mental and physical
health. Sports psychologists work in a wide variety of settings including
universities, hospitals, athletic centers, private consulting practices and
research facilities.
9.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Average
Salary: $97,820
Industrial-organizational psychologists focus on
workplace behavior, often using psychological principles to increase worker
productivity and select employees that are best-suited for particular jobs.
There are several different specialty areas within industrial-organizational
psychology. For example, some I-O psychologists train and assess employees,
while others evaluate job candidates. While there are some job opportunities at
the master’s-degree level, those with a doctoral-level degree in
industrial-organizational psychology are in greater demand and command
significantly higher salaries.
10.
Special Education Teacher
Average
Salary: $47,650
While slightly outside of a traditional psychology
career, the field of special education offers a great deal of opportunity for
those who enjoy helping children. Special education teachers work with students
with a variety of disabilities. In order to become a special education teacher,
you must have at least a bachelor’s degree and complete a teacher training
program in special education. Because of the increased enrollments in special
education programs and a shortage of qualified teachers, job demand is strong
and expected to grow.
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