Begin a Psychology Career

Interested in becoming a psychologist, but want more information about the field? This guide describes and explains a variety of specializations within the discipline. These career profiles provide information on the education and credentials you need to pursue advanced positions, salary and employment trends for each specialization, and organizations and resources available for students and professionals alike.

This page also offers information for prospective psychology students, detailing various program options and specialty fields. Keep reading to learn more about this growing industry, including which specializations offer the highest pay and the most employment opportunities.

FOR EACH PSYCHOLOGY CAREER, WE COVER:

Specific psychology job titles and psychology career specializations
The academics and credentials psychology job-seekers need to advance
The numbers behind the psychology career, like salary trends and job growth projections
The societies, journals and research efforts moving the psychology field ahead

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Explore Psychology Careers

Child Psychologist

Median Annual Wage $69,000

Average Hourly Wage $33.79

Who They Work With Children age 17 or younger

Where They Work Schools, group practices/clinics, private practices

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Clinical Psychologist

Median Annual Wage $79,000

Average Hourly Wage $51.04

Who They Work With Patients of all ages

Where They Work Private practice, hospitals and medical centers, with other medical providers

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Cognitive Psychologist

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Counseling Psychologist

Median Annual Wage	$59,000
Average Hourly Wage	$35.00
Who They Work With	Patients of all ages dealing with mental health issues
Where They Work	Hospitals, schools, mental health clinics, psychiatric facilities

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Educational Psychologist

Median Annual Wage	$73,000
Average Hourly Wage	$70.00
Who They Work With	Students, particularly those facing challenges and problems in school
Where They Work	Schools and educational settings

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Forensic Psychologist

Median Annual Wage	$69,000
Average Hourly Wage	$30.87
Who They Work With	Alongside law enforcement professionals to assess those involved in criminal investigations
Where They Work	Courts, prisons, government agencies

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Health Psychologist

Median Annual Wage	$79,000
Average Hourly Wage	$50.46
Who They Work With	Patients dealing with both psychological and physiological ailments
Where They Work	Hospitals, universities, private practices

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Industrial Organizational Psychologist

Median Annual Wage $74,000

Average Hourly Wage $25.96

Who They Work With Managers, supervisors, and employees

Where They Work Businesses, organizations, companies

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School Psychologist

Median Annual Wage $61,000

Average Hourly Wage $43.26

Who They Work With Parents, teachers, students

Where They Work Schools

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Sports Psychologist

Median Annual Wage $75,000

Average Hourly Wage $60.50

Who They Work With Athletes, coaches

Where They Work University athletic departments, schools, club sport leagues

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Median Annual Wage	$74,000
Average Hourly Wage	$25.96
Who They Work With	Managers, supervisors, and employees
Where They Work	Businesses, organizations, companies

Median Annual Wage	$61,000
Average Hourly Wage	$43.26
Who They Work With	Parents, teachers, students
Where They Work	Schools

Median Annual Wage	$75,000
Average Hourly Wage	$60.50
Who They Work With	Athletes, coaches
Where They Work	University athletic departments, schools, club sport leagues