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Psychology Career Opportunities

Many psychology majors continue their education following graduation by applying to graduate school in psychology or in disciplines such as Social Work, Counselor Education, or Business. However, people with bachelor’s degrees in psychology can work in many fields.

Many psychology majors find jobs in:

  • public affairs
  • education
  • business
  • sales
  • service industries
  • health
  • the biological sciences
  • computer programming

They may also work as:

  • employment counselors
  • interviewers
  • personnel analysts
  • probation officers
  • writers

The American Psychological Association offers information on all types of careers within psychology: