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Psychologists

Psychologists study human behavior and develop therapies to help patients.

There are three major types of psychologists--research, counseling, and applied. Work settings range from seeing patients individually in an office to conducting large studies involving thousands of participants.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Well above the median   $29.85 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   16.0%
Above average


Education and Training Needed:
Master's degree

Skills Needed:

Job Title Examples:

Child Study Team Director,  Consulting Psychologist,  Industrial Psychologist