My Career

I chose this path because this career

perfectly fits me, and I have been told this
by many people. The people who have told
me this career is good for me is because of
how I think of the world.

Psychology
Psychologists study cognitive,
emotional, and social processes and
human behavior by observing,
interpreting, and recording how
people relate to one another and
their environments.

Education Required &

Median Pay
Since psychologists are mental
doctors, they typically need a
doctoral or specialist degree in
psychology. A masters degree will
suffice in some positions. Practicing
psychologists need a license or
certificate.
2012 Median pay: 33.31 per hour,
69,280 per year

Job Outlook
Psychology is expected to grow 12%
from 2012 to 2022. Jobs are best for
those who have a doctoral degree in
an applied specialty and those with a
specialist or doctoral degree in
school psychology.

Work Environment
Some psychologists work
independently, conducting research
or working with patients. Others work
as part of a healthcare team,
collaborating with physicians and
social workers or in school settings,
working with students, teachers,
parents, and other educators. Those
in private practice often work
evenings and weekends to

Additional Information
Psychologists
attempt to
understand the role
of mental functions
in individual and
social behavior,
while also exploring
the physiological
and biological
processes that
underlie cognitive