1. Careers in Psychology
Dollars and Sense

2. After Graduation
50% of research psychologists work at universities or colleges

3. Want More Money? Become an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
1999: $90K (median) with 13 yrs experience
Consulting firms (42%), business/industrial settings (31%), self-employed in business (14%)

4. Other high-paying doctoral positions
Research administration/educational administraction
Research: $83.5K (16yrs)
Education: $82.5 (22 yrs)

5. Psych Degrees & Salaries
School psychologists - $71K (20 yrs experience)
Clinical psychologists - $65K (16 yrs)
Counseling psychologists - $60K (15 yrs)
Doctorate in Social Work - $40K
Psychologists – Research positions - $60k (10 yrs)
Faculty: $52K (15 yrs)

6. Cal State University Professors
Starting: $45K
Ending: $93K

8. Gettin’ Paid: Psych Degrees
Bachelor’s level: $26K (Range: $18K-$45k)
Master’s level (1997): $26K
Doctoral level: $36K