• Percentage of self-employed psychology professionals: 34%
• Estimated annual salary, 2006: $59,000
• Growth predicted for clinical psychology jobs over the next decade: 16%
• Growth predicted for psychology jobs in other fields: 21%
• Growth predicted for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors: 34%

Psychology Career Options

Traditionally, psychology professionals often work as counselors in schools or as assistants to licensed psychologists while they complete their professional education. If current trends continue, smaller schools and rehabilitation facilities are expected to hire even more entry-level counselors over the next decade.

While many psychology majors pursue doctorates in the field, some students use their training to broaden their skill sets for the business world. Human resources departments frequently recruit graduates with psychology degrees to provide insight into employee conflict or to staff internal counseling programs. Marketing is another popular field.

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology
• Doctoral Program in Psychology
• Master Degree in Psychology