Alumni | Department of Psychology

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In 2017, the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office conducted a survey of over 7500
Ohio State psychology graduates who received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of
Science (BS) degree between 1997 and 2016. These alumni were sent an email invitation to
complete an online survey regarding their academic and professional experiences. The data
from 820 Psychology alumni (11% response rate) are compiled below to address frequently
asked questions about careers in psychology.

What are the most commonly pursued careers by psychology

alumni?
Other popular career fields indicated by OSU psychology alumni include:

1. Law Enforcement/ Corrections

2. Nonprofit/ Human Services
3. Insurance/ Real Estate
4. Marketing/ Advertising
5. Finance/ Banking
6. Hospitality/ Customer Service

What do psychology majors do after graduation?

Graduate/professional school includes programs in psychology, medicine, counseling, social
work, and many more. See below for more detailed information about different types of
graduate/professional programs our alumni pursue. Alumni who chose Other indicated a
variety of opportunities, including long-term service (e.g., Peace Corps), military, and
focusing on family.

What jobs can I get with a Bachelor's degree in psychology?

Career fields included in the Other category include:

1. Law Enforcement/ Corrections

2. Higher Education/ Student Affairs
3. Counseling
4. Hospitality/ Customer Service
5. Finance/ Banking
6. Marketing/ Advertising
7. Technology

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 8. Nonprofit/ Human Services
9. Legal

Here are some examples of jobs held by our alumni right after graduating with their
Bachelor's degree...

Case Manager
Human Resources Assistant
Financial Advisor
Clinical Research Coordinator
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Data Manager
Psychiatric Technician
MRI Technologist
Legislative Aide
Campaign Manager
Patient Care Advocate
Court Liaison

To learn more about our alumni and their career paths after Ohio State, visit the Alumni
Survey page on our undergraduate site.

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