Is a Psychology degree versatile?
Very versatile. A research study estimated that only about 25% of psychology undergraduates end up working in a field closely related to psychology. This research also found that that the top 10 occupations that employ persons with only a bachelor’s degree in psychology are: Top- and mid-level managers, executives, administrators Sales occupations, including retail Social workers Other management-related occupations Personnel, training, labor-relations specialists Other administrative (record clerks, telephone operators) Insurance, securities, real estate, business services Other marketing and sales occupations Registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists, physician assistants Accountants, auditors, other financial specialists If you are interested in earning a Master’s or Doctorate, this expands the opportunities, but in a more specialized area.
