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Educational Psychology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Educational Psychology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Educational 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 Educational 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 Educational 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 Educational Psychology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 55,700 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 44,200 |
| 4 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 65,100 |
| 4 | Special Education Teachers | 53,400 |
| 3 | Teacher Assistants | 6,890 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 40,200 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 53,400 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 28,400 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 36,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Educational 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 Educational Psychology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,000 |
| 15 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Teacher Assistants | 26,700 |
| 4 | Special Education Teachers | 70,200 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 48,700 |
| 3 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 38,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 82,800 |
| 2 | Counselors | 27,500 |
| 2 | Childcare Workers | 29,200 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 18,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Educational 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 Educational Psychology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Psychologists | 92,200 |
| 17 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 86,600 |
| 7 | Education Administrators | 127,000 |
| 7 | Counselors | 79,400 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 68,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 85,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 114,000 |
| 3 | Special Education Teachers | 81,300 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 64,500 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Educational Psychology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Educational Psychology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Elementary and secondary schools | 63,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 51,900 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 65,400 |
| 2 | Child day care services | 33,100 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 28,000 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 44,200 |
| 2 | Insurance | 51,900 |
| 1 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 36,700 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 10,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Educational Psychology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Educational Psychology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Elementary and secondary schools | 85,100 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 81,000 |
| 3 | Child day care services | 29,200 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 55,000 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 64,500 |
| 2 | Insurance | 101,000 |
| 2 | Administration of human resources programs | 84,300 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 43,900 |
| 1 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 58,400 |
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