Psychiatrists

SOC Code: 29-1223
Also known as:
Addiction Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatrist, Behavioral Analyst
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+6.1% growth (2024-2034)
900
Openings/Year
27K
Current Jobs

What Psychiatrists Do

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+6.1%
Faster than average

🎓 Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

900
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

27,100

Projected Employment (2034)

28,800

Related Careers

Registered nurses

$93,600 • +4.9% growth
View →

Family medicine physicians

$238,380 • +2.7% growth
View →

General internal medicine physicians

$236,350 • +3.3% growth
View →

Neurologists

N/A • +5.4% growth
View →

Pediatricians, general

$210,130 • +0.8% growth
View →

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
  • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
  • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.

Technology & Tools

eClinicalWorks EHR software Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Post-Doctoral Training
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Psychiatrists

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a psychiatrists:

Medicine

20,703 degrees awarded • 151 colleges offer this program
View Colleges →

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

8,465 degrees awarded • 36 colleges offer this program
View Colleges →

Best Colleges for Becoming a Psychiatrists

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become psychiatrists.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 181 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 168 A+
3 Tufts University Medford, MA 187 A
4 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 182 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 176 A
6 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 172 A
7 Boston University Boston, MA 154 A
8 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 148 A
9 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 147 A
10 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 144 A
11 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 143 A
12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 142 A
13 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 317 B+
14 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 254 B+
15 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 235 B+
16 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 210 B+
17 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 201 B+
18 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 187 B+
19 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA 178 B+
20 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 178 B+

Want this ranking as a spreadsheet? Investor Pro+ members can export any Repit table to CSV. See plans →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do psychiatrists make?
The median annual salary for psychiatrists is N/A.
What education do psychiatrists need?
Most psychiatrists positions require a doctoral or professional degree. Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming psychiatrists a good career choice?
Psychiatrists is projected to see +6.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 900 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for psychiatrists?
Top colleges for aspiring psychiatrists include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to psychiatrists?
Psychiatrists may also be known as: Addiction Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatrist, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Specialist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, Child Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist, Doctor, General Adult Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist, Inpatient Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor (MD), Neuropsychiatrist, Outpatient Psychiatrist, Pediatric Psychiatrist, Physician, Prison Psychiatrist. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.