Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.8 / 5
Careers Using Psychology
Ranked by how important Psychology is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Mental Health Counselors
Community and Social Service
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Community and Social Service
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $117,580/yr
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $95,830/yr
Neuropsychologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $117,580/yr
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $93,600/yr
Art Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $65,010/yr
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $80,330/yr
Healthcare Social Workers
Community and Social Service · $68,090/yr
Marriage and Family Therapists
Community and Social Service · $63,780/yr
School Psychologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $86,930/yr
Psychiatrists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Music Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $65,010/yr
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · $109,840/yr
Naturopathic Physicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $113,730/yr
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Community and Social Service · $60,060/yr
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Occupational Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $98,340/yr
Recreational Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $60,280/yr
Registered Nurses
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $93,600/yr
Physician Assistants
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $133,260/yr
Genetic Counselors
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $98,910/yr
Family Medicine Physicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $238,380/yr
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $79,940/yr
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
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