Exploring careers in psychology? Learn how to best research your job options, wages, degree requirements for specific positions, and what the workforce landscape really looks like.
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11 Things You Can Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
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The Different Fields to Specialize in With Psychology
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Why Working Conditions for Psychologists Depends on Their Specialty
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The 6 Benefits of Being a Psychologist
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Why Psychologists May Struggle With Their Career
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Which Psychology Career Is Right for You?
By Kendra Cherry
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6 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting a Health Career
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The 9 Highest Paying Psychology Careers
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Mental Health Tech Responsibilities
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College Degrees That Will Most Likely Result in a Medical Job
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Educational Requirement Varies by Field of Practice in Psychology
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Career Options for People With a Graduate Degree in Psychology
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How Much Does a Psychologist Make?
By Kendra Cherry
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20 Different Types of Psychologists and What They Do
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Where to Find a Job in Psychology
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5 of the Lowest Paying Psychology Careers
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Reasons to Pick Psychology as Your Major
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The Role of a Sports Psychologist and Education Requirements
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Licensing and Accreditation
Accreditation and Licensing Requirements for Psychologists
By Kendra Cherry
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Employment Trends in Psychology According to Recent Surveys
By Kendra Cherry
Health Psychologist
Health Psychologist Salary, Job Outlook, and Training
By Kendra Cherry
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The Difference Between a Counselor and a Counseling Psychologist
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What You Should Know If You Want to Work as a Counseling Psychologist
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Careers in Cognitive Psychology
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Clinical Psychology Careers Training, Salary, andOutlook
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What Is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
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Is Sports Psychology the Career Path for You?
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Counselor Specialties, Education, Salary, and Outlook
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How a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Can Help With Stress Relief
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School Psychologist Career Earnings and Outlook
By Kendra Cherry
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What Criminal Psychologists Really Do
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Forensic Psychologist Education, Salary, and Job duties
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80+ Psychology-Related Careers to Consider
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Psychotherapy is a conversation.
Find Types of Psychotherapist That Can Help You
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Social Psychologist Career Overview
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Clinical Psychologists Earnings and Job Outlook
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What Does It Take to be an Experimental Psychologist?
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Is a Career in Industrial-Organizational Psychology Right for You?
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Social Worker Job Duties, Earning, and Training Requirements
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How Is a Psychiatrist Different From a Psychologist?
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How Do Psychologists Help Children?
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Common Master's in Psychology Job Options and Outlook
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Is a Career In Applied Psychology Right for You?
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Career Counselors Can Help People Find the Right Job
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Psychology Careers Beyond Mental Health Professions
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Psychologist Overview and Career Information
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Why Engineering Psychology Is One of the Highest Paid Psychology Jobs
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How much do school psychologists earn
Current Statistics of School Psychologist Salaries
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Is a Career as a Developmental Psychologist Right for You?
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What Is a Therapist?
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Psychology Careers That Are in High Demand and Earning Potential
By Kendra Cherry
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Psychology Careers That Involve Working With Kids
By Kendra Cherry
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Is the Job Outlook for Psychologists Rosy or Gloomy?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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The Training You Need to Become a Psychologist
By Kendra Cherry
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What It’s Like to Work as a Psychologist
By Kendra Cherry
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Psychology Career Specialty Areas and Education
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Psychologist can work in many areas
Where Psychologists Can Work
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What Exactly Do Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Do?
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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What Does a Life Coach Do?
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The Meaning Behind the Initials That Follow a Doctor's Name
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