what type of jobs do psychology majors get?

Question

Im thinking of majoring in psychology and doing something with human resources. What exactly does that involve? (job description) does it pay well? Is it hard to find a job in that department? What other jobs can i get with a BA in psychology? (i dont think im going to move on to get a masters) Let me know guys! thanks!!

Answer 1

you can do hr but a lot of psych jobs require a masters or even higher. You can also go into teaching or social work with just a BA but don't expect an amazing paycheck. Those high ones come to the ones with Ph.D.s

Answer 2

When I just had my BA in psych (before I got my MA) it was hard to find a job. I got one at a psych hospital, but it was a job that was open to people of all educational levels. I just got paid a little more. I have several good friends with BA's in psych- all of us have had a hard time finding something that actually uses the degree. There's not much out there. If you think you want to get an MS eventually (which you will need if you want to be a social worker), I'd say do it as soon as you have your BA, while you still have the motivation and all that you learned is fresh on your mind.

Answer 3

Clinical psychologists require extra education on top the undergraduate degree.

Psychology is a growing employment area with a range of different employment options. One area is in counselling. This is can private practice, for government organisations and so on.

Human resources is wonderful area to work in, there are many options in psychometric testing as well work in companies in recruitment and human resources.

These are professional jobs, they pay well, but you are not likely to get into the top paying jobs in businesses, such as managers can.

Psychology is currently moving into other areas, such as market research, using the superior methodologies developed in Psychology in this area.

Be creative, if you have the opportunity to do a double major, such as Psychology and Marketing, or Psychology and Advertising, then do it.

Answer 4

I have a BS in psychology. I decided to study psychology because I thought it was SO interesting, and worry less about what kind of job I will get later. After graduating, I worked at my alma mater in the athletic department helping student-athletes work toward graduation. But there arent many jobs that it wouldnt be helpful to understand human behavior. It is wiiiiide open! There are jobs that you need formal education in the field in order to work (teaching, engineering, accounting, medical field, etc), but there are so many employers that will hire you simply because you have a college degree. Having a college degree says many things about you, and the type of degree is less important. A degree in Psychology/sociology says you understand human behavior. You know how to write (cant even count the number of papers I had to do in my 4 years). You know how to obtain information that you need. You persevere even when its tough and stick it out for the long haul. You know how to delay gratification because good grief you definitely cant get what you want RIGHT NOW on a college students budget. So think in broader terms about college. Study what you want instead of studying what you think will get you a job!

Answer 5

An excellent job for a psychology major

would be to work at stress reduction

clinic teachings Mindfulness Meditation, for

one's patient's who suffer from anxiety,

stress, depressions, bipolar, adhd, and

other mental and emotional disorders.

Answer 6

with just a BA often people go on to jobs like social workers and counselers. you can work in a school or do like, say...marriage couseling. often people teach psychology in a classroom or just do research. The more schooling you get the better paying jobs you can get, so i would say get as much school as you're willing to take. grad school often like to see work experience, so you could, after college, work for several years and decided to get your masters.

the best way to get information is the psych department at the school you study at. my school had an informational session where people just asked questions about careers and grad schools.

the best way to go is to study what you like. if you enjoy studying psychology, keep up with it, you're bound to be successful

Answer 7

I work in a hospital and one of the student nurses has a bachelors in Psychology. She could not get a job in her area, so she decided to get an AAS in Nursing and now has joined the Navy. I am sure she is floating around in the ocean somewhere on a ship.

Answer 8

Check out this link, way too much information to type here

Answer 9

Retail and food service.