Careers With a BA/BS in Psychology
Ever wonder what careers you might pursue with a degree in Psychology? We discussed these issues with distinguished U of U Psychology alumni in a roundtable discussion. Panelist include Lace Padilla (Assistant Professor), Scott Reed (Lawyer), Rachel Sturm (Human Factors), and Christey Thuet (Pediatrician). The event occurred on 11/11/2020 and was co-moderated by Selena Wirthlin (Psi Chi President) and Bert Uchino.
Career Profiles, Options, Skills, & More
As a hub science, psychology is uniquely positioned to provide a strong platform from which you can launch a successful career into academia, or nearly any field of industry. Through study of psychology you can not only develop soft-skills such as team-work, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication, but you can also cultivate technical skills in areas such as research methods and design, statistical analysis, and error & risk analysis.
To see career profiles from recent program alumni, and to find out more about career options, skill development and more, please see: Career Profiles, Options, Skills, & More.
Career Statistics, Guides, & Job Boards
The field of psychology is rapidly expanding and is expected to have strong growth over the next 5 – 10 years. Pay is often dependent on experience and location (among other factors), but those who in a BA/BS in Psychology can typically expect to earn a starting salary around $35 – 40k or more per year.
As a student or recent graduate, navigating the path to employment can sometimes be a daunting task. To help you reach that goal successfully we have put together some of our favorite resources for careers in psychology; these resources include information on outlook and pay, career guides, and psychology related job boards. For more information please see: Career Statistics, Guides, & Job Boards.
U Career Success Center
In addition to the resources in the links above, the University of Utah also has a department specifically dedicated to Career Services. This department provides services in skills and interests assessments, resume review, interview practice, internships, and job placement. To find out more please visit U Career Success Center.