Jobs in Psychology

Many students have questions about the job opportunities they will have with a degree in psychology. About 40% of psychology majors will go on to graduate school, whether in psychology or another field. To work independently as a therapist, you will most likely need to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree, though there are many jobs that involve helping others that are attainable with a bachelor’s degree such as case manager, intervention specialist, or psychology technician.

In addition, organizations across many fields prize the critical, analytic, and communication skills that you acquire as a psychology major. There are jobs for psychology majors in child-care, health-related areas, industry, research settings, senior living centers, and social service agencies. In addition, a degree in psychology is excellent preparation for a career in sales, business, human resources, and for any job that requires interpersonal contact.

The following list provides a sample of the variety of occupations held by psychology graduates of Bowling Green State University.

If you are interested in learning more about jobs in Psychology, the American Psychological Association has many resources related to careers and education.