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What can I do with a bachelors degree in psychology?

When you're in college, the first question asked is "What's your major?"  If your reply is psychology, the next comment you hear will be some variation of "What!  Psychology?  You can't do anything with a major in psychology!  You'll have to go to graduate school."  

As psychology majors we heard the same thing, and now as faculty members we still hear these comments.  Interestingly, they are usually from people who don't know a thing about the field beyond what they may have learned in an introductory class.  Or better -- their source is "that's what I've heard."  If you are a psychology major, you know better than to believe "what you hear."  If you're interested, take heart, there are many interesting careers that a degree in psychology prepares you for.  It is as valued as any liberal arts degree and you have the advantage of some training in research!

Yes, if you want to be a psychologist, you need to go to graduate school.  The links below are to help you make an informed decision about your major.  You're going to be in college for a while -- we hope you'll enjoy it!  Still considering graduate school?

Check out this link, and those below, for valuable information to help you answer the question, "What can I do with a bachelor's degree in psychology?" 

How much do different psychologists make?  See survey results from the American Psychological Association.

Employment Strategies and Opportunities - U of Dayton

Psychologists at Work - U of Dayton, adapted from Marian College's handbook

What Do Psychologists Do and What Is Their Employment Outlook?

I'm Getting My Bachelor's Degree in Psychology--What Can I Do With It? (Psi Chi website)

Appleby's Careers in Psychology - Lots of information, including salaries!

The Pursuing Psychology Career Page - U of Northern Iowa

Last modified Feb. 2008