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What kind of jobs or careers can you get with a Psychology 4- year bachelors degree ?
I'm a high school senior who is interested in social and medical science degrees, and am currently looking into psychology. I'm trying ti figure out what field might be right for me.
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Marimi,
Your early exploration of your alternatives is amazing, especially in psychology, which offers a wide variety of career options! You can pursue a wide range of occupations with a four-year bachelor's degree in psychology, particularly in fields that require good communication, empathy, and critical thinking.
Some graduates work as behavioral technicians, human resources, or case managers, particularly in social agencies, clinics, or educational institutions. You could work as a mental health assistant, psychiatric technician, or even in research support positions if you have a passion for healthcare. Additional choices include positions in community outreach, user experience (UX) research, or marketing, where an awareness of human behavior is extremely useful.
In the long run, a lot of psychology students go on to earn master's or doctoral degrees in order to work as occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, counselors, or even psychiatrists (with medical school). Given your interest in medical sciences, psychology can serve as a solid basis for careers in healthcare that deal with mental health and patient interaction.
Thinking about the type of workplace you envision yourself in—do you enjoy working with data, solving problems, assisting communities, or one-on-one conversations—is a smart next step. That will assist you in choosing the appropriate area of expertise. With a psychology degree, you have a lot of room to explore and develop, and you're already asking the proper questions. You will discover your path if you continue to explore what excites you!
Best wishes!
Your early exploration of your alternatives is amazing, especially in psychology, which offers a wide variety of career options! You can pursue a wide range of occupations with a four-year bachelor's degree in psychology, particularly in fields that require good communication, empathy, and critical thinking.
Some graduates work as behavioral technicians, human resources, or case managers, particularly in social agencies, clinics, or educational institutions. You could work as a mental health assistant, psychiatric technician, or even in research support positions if you have a passion for healthcare. Additional choices include positions in community outreach, user experience (UX) research, or marketing, where an awareness of human behavior is extremely useful.
In the long run, a lot of psychology students go on to earn master's or doctoral degrees in order to work as occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, counselors, or even psychiatrists (with medical school). Given your interest in medical sciences, psychology can serve as a solid basis for careers in healthcare that deal with mental health and patient interaction.
Thinking about the type of workplace you envision yourself in—do you enjoy working with data, solving problems, assisting communities, or one-on-one conversations—is a smart next step. That will assist you in choosing the appropriate area of expertise. With a psychology degree, you have a lot of room to explore and develop, and you're already asking the proper questions. You will discover your path if you continue to explore what excites you!
Best wishes!
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April’s Answer
Honestly, a four year degree is really just the start of school if you want to make good money in psychology or social work. You are pretty much qualified to work in a school or home as an aid that makes close to minimum wage. You would need to continue your education to make any real money. Most people, including myself, major in psychology and work in a different field. If I could go back, I would have done general business or accounting courses. The medical field is much more lucrative than mental health, unfortunately. Take a variety of classes your first year and see what you like before declaring a major. Your first year should be general classes that are required to graduate for all programs.