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Social Psychology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Social Psychology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Social Psychology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Social Psychology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Social Psychology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Social Psychology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Social Workers | 56,200 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 102,000 |
| 4 | Counselors | 56,200 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 79,000 |
| 4 | Office and administrative support workers, nec | 56,000 |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | 27,500 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 51,600 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 7,550 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 68,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Social Workers | 48,200 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 15,800 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 84,300 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 140,000 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 55,100 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 60,500 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 80,100 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 76,600 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 59,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Counselors | 56,600 |
| 8 | Social Workers | 65,500 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 146,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 96,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,200 |
| 4 | Psychologists | 61,100 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 194,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 112,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 180,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Social Psychology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Social Psychology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Social services, n.e.c. | 56,200 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 53,400 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 42,700 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 62,000 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 108,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 68,000 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 51,600 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 105,000 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 54,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Social Psychology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Elementary and secondary schools | 43,300 |
| 9 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 80,000 |
| 7 | Health services, n.e.c. | 58,000 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 78,700 |
| 5 | National security and international affairs | 107,000 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 51,000 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 44,500 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 84,300 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 46,100 |
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