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What job can I get with psychology degree?
I've been struggling finding jobs with psych bachelors. Should I get a masters as well?
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Annah’s Answer
Miles, hello! While you cannot work clinically with a BA in psychology, you may consider alternatives. The useful piece- you have a college degree! You have gained solid skills in writing and critical thinking; this is invaluable to a career in psychology (and most others). Entry level social services positions- case manager in a nonprofit (such as supportive housing, homeless shelter, DV support, crisis hotline), program management, and entry level administrative positions in small/public health centers or national organizations. To work clinically with patients (clients etc.), you will need to pursue either a master's or doctorate. But gaining real life experience is incredibly useful in the interim! You may even find your interests diverging into other areas you had not considered previously. However, if you do stick with psychology related fields I have some potential career suggestions- education, counseling, social work, coaching, podcasting, app development, marketing, human resources, occupational therapy, energy work (reiki) body work (massage, cranial sacral, reflexology, Feldenkrais), holistic medicine (naturopath, herbalism, Ayurvedic practitioner), and more! I have worked with people who have a BA and make their way up into management positions; it is absolutely possible. If you are motivated and want to be in leadership, it is possible! Even with a graduate degree you will be training and learning constantly; it is part of the gig. But graduate work is not for everyone and that is ok; it is costly and takes time and attention. And any career within psychology will benefit from your own personal growth work- whether this means traveling abroad, volunteering, doing your own psychotherapy, or learning about your personality and learning style.
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Michaela’s Answer
Hi Miles, nice to e-meet you!
I graduated with a bachelors in psych and originally started my career in tech as a research analyst and transitioned into program management. Marketing or Customer research is a great option for psych undergrads because it allows you to build you skills in data analysis which you have a baseline for in completing statistics and will most likely peak your curiosity analyzing consumer behavior.
These roles typically range from 50k-90k dependent on your geographical region. You do not need a masters to get a job in this field, especially at entry level. Dependent what year you are in, I would recommend gathering experience in academic research (labs), admin, marketing, social media, UX, or project management to explore what interests you.
Below I have added some other roles to look into:
- Project Management
- Customer Research Specialist
- Research Coordinator
- UX Project Manager
- Marketing Assistant
- Social Media Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Community Health Manager
Hope this helps!
I graduated with a bachelors in psych and originally started my career in tech as a research analyst and transitioned into program management. Marketing or Customer research is a great option for psych undergrads because it allows you to build you skills in data analysis which you have a baseline for in completing statistics and will most likely peak your curiosity analyzing consumer behavior.
These roles typically range from 50k-90k dependent on your geographical region. You do not need a masters to get a job in this field, especially at entry level. Dependent what year you are in, I would recommend gathering experience in academic research (labs), admin, marketing, social media, UX, or project management to explore what interests you.
Below I have added some other roles to look into:
- Project Management
- Customer Research Specialist
- Research Coordinator
- UX Project Manager
- Marketing Assistant
- Social Media Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Community Health Manager
Hope this helps!
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Miles !
Congratulations on obtaining your Bachelors Degree in Psychology ! That is a profound degree and I am sure you've learned a lot and had some experience time while in your Psychology Program. That always helps to become familiar with the career.
I want to sort of reorient or clarify some things that are indicated in your question and I read your other question about you also having a degree in Computer Science which implies that you have both a degree in Computer Science and Psychology.
The first thing that I'd like to address is that you should never major in anything unless you know the exact career you want to plan for yourself as it will place you in the spot you are in now. Something else I am confused by is that after studying the profound path of psychology, human behavior and the techniques and theories, I am not sure why one would not KNOW what jobs to apply for. My advice is, if you do not know what jobs or careers align with a Bachelors in Psychology, return to your college and meet with the Academic Counselor and visit the Career Center on campus.
Truthfully, a Bachelors in Psychology or Computer Science is great, but the two are not a career using both at the same time in the U.S. You either pursue a career in psychology or a career in computer science. In the U.S., the careers are not combined. They are two distinct degrees and careers.
When you figure out exactly what you want to do with Psychology, you may have to obtain a Masters Degree in Psychology for most of the careers. If you decide to dedicate your life's work to Computer Science, you may need to get a Masters Degree in it because you've come out of your Bachelors Degree not understanding what careers align with it. Most psychology centered careers do require a Masters, so yes, obtain your Masters Degree in Psychology. Sorry to be so plain-speaking, but I do believe you need to be well informed and after two Bachelors Degrees, it is evidenced that you may need more exposure to ONE of the fields of work and more education so you can decide first hand what career to go into.
I wish you well on your personal journey as you consider more about which exact career you'd like !
Congratulations on obtaining your Bachelors Degree in Psychology ! That is a profound degree and I am sure you've learned a lot and had some experience time while in your Psychology Program. That always helps to become familiar with the career.
I want to sort of reorient or clarify some things that are indicated in your question and I read your other question about you also having a degree in Computer Science which implies that you have both a degree in Computer Science and Psychology.
The first thing that I'd like to address is that you should never major in anything unless you know the exact career you want to plan for yourself as it will place you in the spot you are in now. Something else I am confused by is that after studying the profound path of psychology, human behavior and the techniques and theories, I am not sure why one would not KNOW what jobs to apply for. My advice is, if you do not know what jobs or careers align with a Bachelors in Psychology, return to your college and meet with the Academic Counselor and visit the Career Center on campus.
Truthfully, a Bachelors in Psychology or Computer Science is great, but the two are not a career using both at the same time in the U.S. You either pursue a career in psychology or a career in computer science. In the U.S., the careers are not combined. They are two distinct degrees and careers.
When you figure out exactly what you want to do with Psychology, you may have to obtain a Masters Degree in Psychology for most of the careers. If you decide to dedicate your life's work to Computer Science, you may need to get a Masters Degree in it because you've come out of your Bachelors Degree not understanding what careers align with it. Most psychology centered careers do require a Masters, so yes, obtain your Masters Degree in Psychology. Sorry to be so plain-speaking, but I do believe you need to be well informed and after two Bachelors Degrees, it is evidenced that you may need more exposure to ONE of the fields of work and more education so you can decide first hand what career to go into.
I wish you well on your personal journey as you consider more about which exact career you'd like !
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Tony’s Answer
Hi Miles,
A psychology degree generally is applicable to many different types of positions but to have an effective job search you need to focus on those that best match your interests, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as personality to have an effective and successful job search. If you haven't already, take some free career tests offered by your college's career services dept. They help you identify some occupations/positions and industries in psychology that best suit you.. Yes, Masters can be beneficial but usually based on a confirmed strong interest in a specific area e.g. clinical or in my case industrial psychology. Getting experience in the field is recommended as it helps you validate your commitment to that after before you spending $ on another degree. Volunteer and/ or nonprofit organizations are good places to get experience for entry level staff . Good luck!
A psychology degree generally is applicable to many different types of positions but to have an effective job search you need to focus on those that best match your interests, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as personality to have an effective and successful job search. If you haven't already, take some free career tests offered by your college's career services dept. They help you identify some occupations/positions and industries in psychology that best suit you.. Yes, Masters can be beneficial but usually based on a confirmed strong interest in a specific area e.g. clinical or in my case industrial psychology. Getting experience in the field is recommended as it helps you validate your commitment to that after before you spending $ on another degree. Volunteer and/ or nonprofit organizations are good places to get experience for entry level staff . Good luck!
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Jobin’s Answer
Hey Miles,
Greetings! Finding a job with bachelors in psychology shouldn't be a problem. There are many jobs available for bachelors, for example assistant psychologist, Special educator, and many more. I would suggest you explore some volunteer opportunities in the field of psychology which can progress to a career. Find out your interested area of work say, you may like to work in education sector or tech company, so focus to apply for a volunteer opportunity in these areas.
I am sure, you will be able to find one. If you want to advance your career to a licenced psychology Practitioner in a specific kind of psychology, I suggest to pursue a masters degree. It is also advised if you are not sure about what to major, consider volunteering for different fields and choose your major.
Thank you.
Greetings! Finding a job with bachelors in psychology shouldn't be a problem. There are many jobs available for bachelors, for example assistant psychologist, Special educator, and many more. I would suggest you explore some volunteer opportunities in the field of psychology which can progress to a career. Find out your interested area of work say, you may like to work in education sector or tech company, so focus to apply for a volunteer opportunity in these areas.
I am sure, you will be able to find one. If you want to advance your career to a licenced psychology Practitioner in a specific kind of psychology, I suggest to pursue a masters degree. It is also advised if you are not sure about what to major, consider volunteering for different fields and choose your major.
Thank you.
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Emily’s Answer
Psychology degrees are great for people who love public service! Depending on your interests and experience, you may be satisfied with your bachelor's degree alone. In this case, you can look forward to taking on jobs in human resource departments, supervisory/management positions, direct patient care in residential homes and psychiatric wards, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) for children with special needs, therapy assistant roles, and much more. If you'd like to have a more advanced career, consider a Master's of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling for a therapist's or caseworker's path. Or consider becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) if you want to be in charge of ABA technicians. If you're a fan of international service and travel, maybe the Peace Corps would be a good option for you. The world is your oyster. There is no rush to have this all figured out immediately. Congrats on your bachelors!
Look into jobs in psych wards, correctional facilities, and social service agencies.
Look into supervisory, human resource, or management jobs.
Consider a post-bachelor's internship to see where you are most comfortable.
Research master's (or doctoral) degree pathways that speak to you.
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Jerome’s Answer
I always caution people against getting an additional degree in hopes it will make them more employable. I would only get a masters degree if you have a specific job in mind that requires it.
There are associations for psychology professionals that you can connect with. They often have mentors available where their members will be happy to talk with you about your career path and what you can do with your degree. when in doubt, find someone who has been in your shoes and can give actionable advice.
There are associations for psychology professionals that you can connect with. They often have mentors available where their members will be happy to talk with you about your career path and what you can do with your degree. when in doubt, find someone who has been in your shoes and can give actionable advice.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Miles,
You have a degree in CS and in psychology? If you want a job where you can combine both, look for UX/UI design, human factors engineering or human-computer interaction. Marketing might also suit you.
Aim to get some experience under your belt. Look for internships in those fields. Maybe get a certification and work on a portfolio.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
You have a degree in CS and in psychology? If you want a job where you can combine both, look for UX/UI design, human factors engineering or human-computer interaction. Marketing might also suit you.
Aim to get some experience under your belt. Look for internships in those fields. Maybe get a certification and work on a portfolio.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP