Psychology Careers
Clinical, school, industrial-organizational, forensic — the breadth of psychology as a career.
Psychology splits into clinical practice, research, applied work in organizations and schools, and forensic settings. Most paths require a doctorate; applied roles often accept master's-level training.
8 careers in this collection
Clinical Psychologist
A healthcare professional specializing in clinical mental health assessment and therapy.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Diagnose brain-behavior disorders and design cognitive rehabilitation plans.
Neuropsychologists
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings.
Sports Psychologist
Enhance athletic performance and mental wellness through psychological techniques
Educational Psychologist
Unlock human learning potential by applying psychological science to improve teaching, assessment, and educational outcomes
School Psychologist
Evaluate and support student mental health and learning needs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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