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Clinical Psychology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Clinical Psychology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Clinical 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 Clinical 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 Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 31,100 |
| 4 | Personal Financial Advisors | 73,700 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 51,600 |
| 3 | Psychologists | 31,900 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 40,100 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 34,400 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 45,100 |
| 2 | Counselors | 26,500 |
| 2 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 38,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 30,300 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 33,900 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 69,600 |
| 4 | Social Workers | 69,400 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 85,500 |
| 3 | Counselors | 29,000 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 64,500 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 73,700 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 72,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Clinical 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 Clinical Psychology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Psychologists | 112,000 |
| 12 | Counselors | 64,600 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Therapists, nec | 79,400 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 86,800 |
| 4 | Social Workers | 88,400 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 86,600 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 110,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 15,500 |
| 2 | Social and Community Service Managers | 61,900 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Clinical Psychology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Clinical Psychology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Health services, n.e.c. | 47,400 |
| 12 | Hospitals | 60,600 |
| 8 | Social services, n.e.c. | 52,700 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 65,100 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,400 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 40,100 |
| 2 | Residential care facilities, without nursing | 68,900 |
| 2 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 73,700 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 56,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Clinical Psychology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Clinical Psychology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Health services, n.e.c. | 86,800 |
| 10 | Hospitals | 104,000 |
| 10 | Elementary and secondary schools | 62,400 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Social services, n.e.c. | 61,400 |
| 5 | Justice, public order, and safety | 96,500 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 92,700 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 107,000 |
| 1 | Research, development, and testing services | 127,000 |
| 1 | Residential care facilities, without nursing | 61,700 |
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