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What are some professions that receive a high salary when pursuing psychology as a major?

I want to major in psychology but I'm not sure of my career options as a psychology major.

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Kendra’s Answer

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Psychology is great major to use as a foundational degree for a lot of career paths, some suggestions that pay well:
1. Healthcare administration in a behavioral health hospital
2. Personal/Life Coach
3. Behavior analyst (https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/what-is-a-board-certified-behavior-analyst/), this career I learned about recently. It would make the easiest transition with minimal additional schooling!
Hope this helps!
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J. Camille’s Answer

It depends on how far and which degree level you choose. Also, are you aware that Licensed Clinical Social Works post Grad school and Doctorate level have similar credentials. LCSW’s can only do basic one on one client/patient testing. Otherwise, LCSW’s go up for the same jobs as a Doctorate in Psychology. Hard to get a field job with a Bachelors in Psychology. If you have your BSW or LBSW Bachelors of Social Work or Licensed Bachelor of Social Work there are actually some Social Work career jobs. Also a Social Workers perspective is over all one that considers the patient or client on a holistic focus that does not just look at the person and diagnosis but their strengths and barriers that also may be assessed to know what they have outside of the LCSW Psychotherapist. Another crossover job that both Psychologists and LCSW’s can do. Also, work in medical field, training, work with Psychatrists and doctors in helping diagnosis and understand diagnostic symptoms and know the DSM-5 Book that both Psychologists and LCSW’s use for reference and knowledge. Other similarities but wanted you to have more knowledge about this overall field and options.
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Evelyn’s Answer

Hey! You might want to look into Human Resources. You don't always have to necessarily study business to go into business so this might be something to explore. Human Resources is super broad but it's valuable to have an psych background because you understand how people operate which helps you become a stronger People leader. Human Resources often called HR isn't just about hiring and firing people as I once thought in high school. You can help create stronger benefits and perks for employees at the company, you can design learning opportunities for employees, or you can even become a recruiter. I just graduated college and I'm working for a tech company in human resources. To give you an idea, my salary is between 70-80k a year and it's my first job out of college. Salary will also be determined by city, years of experience, industry, and other factors. Hope this helps!
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