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WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?
Most people believe all psychologists are either counselors or therapists, when in fact there are many psychology majors who have not been trained at all in this area. In fact, many psych majors would be no better at helping you solve your esteem issues than J. Doe walking down the street. Psychology is a very diverse field and touches such a variety of careers that for most areas of interest, there is a corresponding field of psychology.
CAREERS AND SALARY
The following data was taken from a study published on the American Psychological Association’s Web site. Please keep in mind the median salaries below reflect a Ph.D. level of education. Most jobs in the field of psychology require at least a master’s degree. If you want to work in psychology you must go to graduate school!
| Position | Median Salary |
| Faculty (9-month position) | $76,090 |
| Educational Administration | $116,500 |
| Researcher | $80,500 |
| Human Services (Counseling) | $81,000 |
| Industrial/ Organizational | $120,000 |
| School Psychology | $57,000 |
| Other Subfields | $100,000 |