The psychology degree is one of the most popular degree programs in the world, however only about one-fourth of graduates continue on to pursue a career within their field of study. Available at most universities are both the bachelor’s of arts and bachelor’s of science degrees in psychology. 
Common Specialized Degree Programs
- Agency Counseling
- Applied Work Psychology
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Counseling
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial Psychology
- Music Therapy
- Organizational Psychology
- School Counseling
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Psychology
Average Salary
Entry level $34,000 to $62,000 mid-career
Degree Programs
A bachelor's degree is required for entry-level work from a completion of between 120 and 128 credit hours depending on the university. However, most careers also require a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in a specialized area.
Best Psychology Programs
(According to U.S. News, 2005)
Stanford University
University of California Berkeley
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Yale University
Harvard University
Recommended High School AP Classes: Psychology
Careers Obtained with Psychology Degrees
- Administrative Assistant
- Advertising Copywriter
- Affirmative Action Officer
- Agency Counselor
- Applied Work Psychologist
- Art Therapist
- Camp Counselor
- Career Counselor
- Case Manager
- Clinical Psychologist
- Community Counselor
- Community Relations Officer
- Counseling Psychologist
- Customs Inspector
- Daycare Center Supervisor
- Director of Marketing
- Director of Volunteer Service
- Educational Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Guidance Counselor
- Health Educator
- Health Psychologist
- Industrial Psychologist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Labor-Relations Specialist
- Media Buyer
- Music Therapist
- Opinion/Survey Researcher
- Organizational Psychologist
- Political Advocate
- Probation and Parole Officer
- Professor
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Psychiatric Technician
- Psychologist
- Recreation Worker
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Sales Associate
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Sports Psychologist
- Teacher
- Training Specialist
- Urban Planning Officer
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Notable Psychology Majors 
- Claire Danes, Actress
- Gloria Estefan, Singer and Songwriter
- Hugh Hefner, Publisher
- Jerry Bruckheimer, Producer
- Jon Stewart, Television Host
- Jyothika Saravanan, Bollywood Actress
- Katherine Hepburn, Actress
- Marcia Cross, Actress
- Monica Lewinsky, Former White House Intern
- Natalie Portman, Actress
- Wes Craven, Director and Writer
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