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What To Do With A Major In Psychology

Psychology combines the study of people with a focus on the analysis and interpretation of data, which provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers. Some of the careers that students who major in psychology go on to pursue are:

• Psychology
  • Clinical
  • Counseling
  • Industrial/organizational
  • Research and/or teaching
• Medicine
• Law
• Management
• Business
• Social work
• Teaching
• Other social service professions
• Consulting

For more specific information about how the field of psychology relates to a variety of professions, explore the Career Planning area of the site.