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Miscellaneous Psychology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Psychology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Social Workers | 53,100 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 34,600 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 32,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 75,500 |
| 3 | Counselors | 40,100 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 49,800 |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | 32,100 |
| 3 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 39,700 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 2,440 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 96,200 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 46,400 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 64,700 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 91,600 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 58,700 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 77,700 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 102,000 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 113,000 |
| 1 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 34,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicians and Surgeons | 297,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Psychologists | 103,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 89,500 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 95,800 |
| 5 | Counselors | 68,000 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 125,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 113,000 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 75,600 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 216,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 55,300 |
| 9 | Hospitals | 68,500 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 50,800 |
| 5 | Social services, n.e.c. | 47,200 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 59,300 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Child day care services | 31,200 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 29,000 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 75,500 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 95,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Psychology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 80,000 |
| 9 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Hospitals | 119,000 |
| 5 | Health services, n.e.c. | 79,900 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 90,800 |
| 5 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 270,000 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 56,100 |
| 3 | Justice, public order, and safety | 81,000 |
| 2 | Child day care services | 65,200 |
| 2 | Administration of human resources programs | 98,200 |
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