I'm between three majors right now -- mathematics education, psychology, and social work. I pretty much figure that if I pursure psychology I'll need to get a master's to get anywhere. I'm not sure what I what to do, I'll I know is that I want to help people somehow. If I were to only get a bachelor's degree in psychology, what types of jobs could I get? Would I get paid a decent amount?
2007-03-18 10:28:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Check out this link from the American Psychological Association:
http://www.apa.org/ed/wanttobecome.html
Looks like you could get some good jobs in human services, teaching and others. I would imagine approximate starting salaries in these areas would be around $33,000 to $40,000.
You could also get work as a college admissions counselor or as a social work associate, but social work does not pay very well considering the emotional demands and paperwork required in the field.
For specific information regarding careers and their salaries, check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook offered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Here's the link:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
I am currently studying for my bachelors degree in psychology through Ashford University Online. If I stop at the bachelors, I may stay and advance in my current field (managed healthcare) or become an admissions counselor. But I am also seriously considering obtaining a masters or even a doctorate in psychology, as these offer better career choices for helping people in a more effective way, a greater number of career possibilities, and much better pay.
I hope this helps, and I wish you the best!
2007-03-18 13:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by PJ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are only going to do one of the degrees the BA in psych would be the worst choice if you are looking to move directly into a professional career. With education or social work you are going to have a lot more choices and options. In all three fields the pressure will be on you to go on for more education. The BSW will also give you the option to go on for an MSW through a one year Advanced Standing Program. DA
2007-03-18 14:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thinking about this all wrong.
When it comes to undergraduate work, you will find that many jobs could care less what your degree is in. Just the fact that you maintained yourself long enough through college partying and jumped through the hoops is enough. I know people working in legal fields with chemistry degrees....seems silly, I know but trully, if your just going with a BA/BS....it may matter little what you get your degree in and more that you HAVE a degree.
If you wish to persue professsional degrees (MD, JD, etc), or Masters & PhD sort of stuff, then you should get a degree in something you enjoy or are good at and pertains to those asperations.
The million dollar question is...."what do you want to do with your life?"....after you answer that...the rest is easy to make a plan for. Talk to some career counselors, do some shadowing with people in professions that you think you may like and go from there.
2007-03-18 10:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Cronides 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
School counselor, but you probably won't get even that with just a Bachelor's. No, it doesn't pay very well.
Unless you get a masters and start a private practice, you aren't going to make much in psychology.
Social work and mathmatics education pay next to nothing.
2007-03-18 10:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get jobs, but money won't be GREAT!
Get a Master's.
2007-03-18 13:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by benjamin1823 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
social worker, school counselor
2007-03-18 10:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋