PEDIATRIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Niara Michael CNS B

CITIES CONSIDERING Atlanta, GABaltimore, MD

AVERAGE SALARY Atlanta $88,000 Lowest Average: $70,000 Highest Average: $111,000 Tax Deductions: Federal: $6,100 Georgia: $2,300 Baltimore $89,000 Lowest Average: $71,000 Highest Average: $113,000 Tax Deductions: Federal: $6,100 Maryland: $2,000

ARTIST SQUARE APARTMENTS- ATLANTA, GA $1,155/month 943 sq. ft. $300 deposit 1 bedroom, 1 bath Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Covered Parking Utilities included Xfinitiy (Television, Internet, Phone): $79.99/month

THE QUARTERS AT TOWSON TOWN CENTER- BALTIMORE, MD $1,285/month 770 sq. ft. $400 deposit 1 bedroom, 1 bath Clubhouse,, Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Media Center, Extra Storage, Internet Access Included Utilities Included Pets allowed Xfinitiy (Television & Phone): $84.99/month

TRANSPORTATION Atlanta 1. Gas Prices: $ MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) - $95 (30 day pass) Baltimore 1. Gas Prices: $ Maryland Transit: (includes Bus, Metro, and Neighborhood Shuttle) - $64 (30 days)

GROCERIES Atlanta $350/month Grocery Stores: Publix Kroger Sam’s Club Target Walmart Baltimore $350/month Grocery Stores: Safeway Wegmans Harris Teeter Target Walmart

LEISURE Atlanta Cinema: AMC Phipps Plaza 14: $14.03 Cascade Roller Rink: $8.00 Admission $3.00 Skate Rental Baltimore Cinema: AMC Security Square 8: $9.67

OTHER EXPENSES Atlanta Health Insurance: $4000/year Clothing: $175/month Shoes:$50-100/month Baltimore Health Insurance: $4000/year Clothing: $175/month Shoes $50-100/month

PART 2: GRADUATE SCHOOL

IMPACT Master’s degree in psychology Graduate school is a requirement for this field, however if you decide to get your PhD, then naturally you will end up making an extra $10,000-20,000 more a year. Takes about 2-3 years to earn a Master’s Degree; 4-8 years to earn a PhD Important to note: Obtaining a Master’s degree can be expensive, yet pursing a PhD is not because tuition is almost always waived at this level of learning.

JOB TITLES WITH A MASTERS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1.Counseling Psychologist 2.Forensic Psychologist 3.Psychiatrist (requires admittance/completion of medical school) 4.Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 5.Social Work 6.Psychiatric Technicians 7.Social Science Research Assistants 8.Rehabilitation Counselors

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