What can one do with a bachelors degree in psychology and how much money do people ususally start out making?
2007-01-13 05:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You can join the local police force, and depending on where you live, make some decent money ($43,000 where I live, starting out) and have a career that could take you places. Or you could always get a teaching certificate, and make $40K a year.
If you stay with psychology, you will need a masters to make decent money. You could go into counseling or therapy or stay in school and get a doctorate. If you don't pursue any more than a bachelors, you could probably still get a job with a corporation because many of them value people with different backgrounds, not just those with business degrees.
2007-01-13 05:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dana Katherine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With a bachelors in psychology you can work as a probation officer, get an entry level marketing job (may be a challenge), or work in the social services(entry level only), k-12 (but you will need to get certified, that takes 1 year).Most of these postitions start @ about $30,000-40,000 or more depending on where you live. If you know how to sell yourself and you are really creative you can apply for all types of positions. If you really want to be a practicing counselor/psychologist you will need either a masters or PhD.
If you really like psych go for it! Follow your passions it will only help you in the future!
2007-01-13 07:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat as you and sadly, the answer is nothing. We need a Masters degree to do anything. With a Masters we can do therapy under the supervision of a PhD. With a Masters (I'm in Ontario btw) you can start off making anywhere from 30-50K a year.
2007-01-13 05:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has a BA in Psych and it is very tough to land a good paying job with only a BA. But alot of people who get Psych degrees aren't necessarily looking for well paying jobs rather they are wanting jobs where they help people and unfortunately those are the ones that don't pay. Good luck
2007-01-13 07:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mike H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
psychology bachelors are pretty much useless and tend to be easier than most other majors. If you get your masters you could make some money, or better yet if you get your PhD you can make big bucks.
2007-01-13 06:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by Hon 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need a masters to do anything in psychology, you can make a lot but expect to only earn between 20k - 30k when you first start out.
2007-01-13 05:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋