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Which branch of psychology has the highest rate of hiring

I am psychology major and I have been told industrial psychology have the highest rate of hiring meanwhile I am interested in health psychology. #professor #professional #graduate-school

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Dr’s Answer

I believe you answered your own question. Your interest lies in health psychology. It shouldn't matter if a different field of study is highering more nowadays or if other fields may be currently pay more. Also, beware of basing decisions solely on averages. If you're very interested in health psychology and become a really, really great health psychologist, then you'll probably be "more hire-able" and get paid more than the average psychologist in any field. Imagine the NBA or the USA Olympic Committee hires you, for example. Always go with where your interest is. You don't want to find yourself working in a field you're not interested in or else you'll end up hating it and everyday you have to deal with that. And then no one could pay you enough for you to continue doing it, and you probably won't be very good at it anyway if you lack the interest.

Stick with your interest!
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Daniela’s Answer

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  • Military Psychologist


Median Annual Salary: $120,538
Career Outlook: Predicted rise of 14 percent between 2012 and 2022
Educational and Training Requirements:
Minimum of a Doctoral Degree and must be a member of the armed forces
Average years of Education and Training: 8-10 years
Career Information: The specialty area of Military Psychology is a branch of psychology which a focus on military personnel and their families. Some of the responsibilities of a Military Psychologist include performing psychiatric evaluations, assessing and treating mental and emotional disorders and providing counseling services to service members and their families.



  • Industrial & Organizational Psychologist


Median Annual Salary: $97,820
Career Outlook: Predicted rise of 53 percent between 2012 and 2022
Educational and Training Requirements:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a strong preference for a Doctoral Degree
Average years of Education and Training: 6-12 years


Career Information:


One of the areas with the most dramatic predicted rise is the specialty field of Industrial – Organizational Psychology (often referred to simply as I/O psychology). This is a field that is characterized by the empirical study of human behavior in organizations and the work place. I/O Psychology focuses on developing philosophies of individual, group and organizational behavior and using this information for the solution of problems in the work place. Dedicated knowledge and training in the science of behavior in the workplace requires detailed understanding of organizational development, attitudes, career development, decision theory, human performance and human factors, consumer behavior, small group theory and process, criterion theory and development, job and task analysis and individual assessment.



  • Neuropsychologist


Median Annual Salary: $90,460
Career Outlook: Predicted rise of 14 percent between 2012 and 2022
Educational and Training Requirements:
Minimum of a Doctoral Degree
Average years of Education and Training: 8-12 years


Career Information:


The specialized field of Clinical Neuropsychology is an area of Clinical Psychology that specializes in the assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or disease. A Clinical Neuropsychologist generally holds an advanced degree in clinical psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), and has completed a supervised clinical internship as well as specialized post-doctoral training in this field. The major difference between a Clinical Neuropsychologist and other Clinical Psychologists is the advanced knowledge of the brain and how it works, including thorough comprehension of detailed areas such as neuroanatomy and neurological disease. Neuropsychology involves the application of standardized tests and measures in the study of brain behavior relationships.



  • School Psychology


Median Annual Salary: $90,000
Career Outlook: Predicted rise of 14 percent between 2012 and 2022
Educational and Training Requirements:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a preference for a Doctoral Degree
Average years of Education and Training: 8-12 years


Career Information: School Psychologists are highly trained professional psychologists who work as a part of a collaborative school team which supports students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They are responsible for applying training in mental health, learning, and behavior, to assist students in succeeding academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. School Psychologists often work with families, teachers, school administrators, and other educational professionals to foster safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that bolster the connections between home, school, and the community.


All the article, you can read on:
http://www.online-psychology-degrees.org/highest-paid-jobs-in-psychology/


Best!

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Brad’s Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. I would also suggest you determine and follow your passion. Earnings are important but if you don't love what you do, the pay check won't be enough in the long run. Follow your passion and the money will follow. Good luck!
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