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As a college student, one of the most important things to me is being able to find a reliable job in field after I graduate. I have always been interested in Psychology as a whole but did not know what kind of jobs are available to someone who only gets a Bachelor’s degree in the subject. I did some research and here is what I found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what are careers are available to someone with a psychology degree and what do they earn? There are numerous jobs available for psychology majors. Here are some top careers and average salary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These are jobs that are available to those who graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Becoming a therapist or psychologist takes more schooling to get a Master’s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many jobs available to those who study Psychology. Many of the careers that are an option for undergraduates are not what one would picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the best jobs have more to do with sales than with therapy which can be surprising to those who are not as familiar with this area of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of marketing jobs are available to those who study psychology, along with jobs in the criminal justice field. You can also get a rewarding job helping those who are less fortunate, or in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Really, the possibilities are endless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The jobs available help the community or companies. There really is a vast realm of possibilities. The options are more limited, of course than those who have a Master’s degree or a Ph.D. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So what really is the study of psychology? This study is defined as the study of the mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In somebody else’s words, it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psychology is the scientific study of Picking a career that you love is one of the most important things to consider while pursuing a degree. However, having an income that supports the lifestyle you want is important too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the careers available to a psych major will be under $100K a year. <\/strong>Hopefully, this is okay with you. A lot of careers are going to be like this anyway so don’t let this fact tear you away from something you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This surprises people as well. The higher education that you achieve will increase your income, so again, going on to get a Master’s or Ph.D. will bump up the annual salary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though making 6 figures a year would be nice, in reality, these jobs are fulfilling, challenging, and great options. You will probably not accrue as much debt as well (which is so great!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me go more in-depth on what each of the common careers are and how they involve the study of psychology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of psychology majors find themselves in Sales. After studying the mind, majors are well equipped in the know-how to get customers to think they need something. Sales representatives can work their way up the chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many employers like to hire psych majors because they are (usually) persuasive and know what people need. Psychology helps with communication, so many majors can speak effectively, which is great for this job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By sales representative, that could mean anything to pest-control sales in the summer, or car sells-person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of the times, how well you can sell a product determines the amount of money you can make. Of course, factors like location, time, and the market can play a role as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sales managers will make more money as well. Experience will help people move up and make more money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A sales manager basically is in charge of a whole team of sales representatives. He or she helps to guide the team in a way that will produce the most sales. He or she is also in charge of hiring, training, and ensuring that the team is going in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sales managers typically don’t do many sales, they are more their to head up the team to make sure they achieve the right goals. So this is a great job to work up to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to USNews.com<\/a> the average annual salary for a sales representative is $67,960 (in the year 2017). However, top sales reps, in the top 25% were making around $81k a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great income, especially for those who haven’t had to go through a graduate program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sales manager makes on average of $137,650, according to the same source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this career, you will use the skills of anticipating needs and creating persuasive pitches to customers. So, don’t forget to take sales into account when trying to pursue a job with a psychology degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same type of direction as sales, market research is not a traditional career in psychology but it is a fantastic option. By pursuing this career, psych majors will put to use major skills that have acquired throughout their studies, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This job allows the monitoring of human behavior, which is one of the biggest psychology exists. Knowing why customers purchase one product over the other is so crucial to many companies, which makes it a great career for majors in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Market research occurs in so many different environments, so really, you could work for anyone, nearly anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Employers will come from big corporations, businesses, and even politicians and such. Anybody trying to sell a product, a lifestyle or an idea will need some analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The job is to gather the information and problems solve. A career like this can help you expand your mind and work creatively, while still using numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People in this career can expect to make around $62,000 a year, which is great. To read more about the wages for this job, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This field is growing more rapidly than most with a rate of 19% in the next 5 years. This means that there will be more good jobs available for graduates if they choose to go this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJobs Available to Psychology Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sales Representative or Sales Manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Market Research Analyst<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Human Resources Specialist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n