Psychology offers an unusually wide variety of career opportunities. As the study of behavior, psychology is immediately relevant to nearly every type of human activity, and the career opportunities available to psychology students reflect this. With a strong background in psychology, you will not be restricted to a narrow range of career options -- indeed, you will be qualified to work in a variety of diverse, challenging, and exciting settings.

While many career paths in psychology require an advanced degree (either a Master´s or Ph.D.), there are an abundance of options available to students with just a Bachelor´s degree, as well. This page offers descriptions of many of the various career options available to psychology students (both with and without an advanced degree), and provides links to numerous resources on the internet which can help you to decide the type of career you want to pursue with your psychology degree.

Careers Available with a Bachelor´s Degree in Psychology

Careers Available with a Master´s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Areas of Specialization in Psychology

Psychology Careers for the 21st Century

• This is a highly recommended online brochure from the American Psychological Association containing a great deal of useful information, including:
  • The Job Outlook for the Next Two Decades
  • What Psychologists Do and Where They Do It
  • Getting Ready to Work in Psychology

Marky Lloyd´s Careers in Psychology Page

• This is another highly recommended web site containing a great deal of useful information on careers in psychology. It includes sections on:
  • Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Years
  • Exploring Career-Related Abilities, Interests, Skills, and Values
  • Entry-Level Jobs for Psychology Majors
  • Master´s and Doctoral-Level Careers in Psychology and Related Areas
  • Graduate School Options for Psychology Majors
  • Graduate School: The Application Process
  • Job Searching Resources
  • Selected Web Sites Containing Career and Graduate School Information of Interest to Psychology Majors