The Clinical Psychology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Psychology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Psychology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Resources Managers SOC: 11-3121 Occupation: Human Resources Managers | $140,030 | 215,520 | N/A | N/A |
Training and Development Managers SOC: 11-3131 Occupation: Training and Development Managers | $127,090 | 44,960 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Human Resources Specialists SOC: 13-1071 Occupation: Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | 917,460 | N/A | N/A |
Management Analysts SOC: 13-1111 Occupation: Management Analysts | $101,190 | 893,900 | N/A | N/A |
Training and Development Specialists SOC: 13-1151 Occupation: Training and Development Specialists | $65,850 | 436,610 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,840 | 1,050 |
| 2023 | $147,420 | 1,030 |
| 2022 | $139,280 | 1,280 |
| 2021 | $105,310 | 610 |
| 2020 | $96,270 | 780 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,830 | 72,190 |
| 2023 | $96,100 | 71,730 |
| 2022 | $90,130 | 62,880 |
| 2021 | $82,510 | 58,100 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,930 | 63,830 |
| 2023 | $84,940 | 62,790 |
| 2022 | $81,500 | 60,250 |
| 2021 | $78,780 | 57,110 |