Psychologists, all other

SOC Code: 19-3039
Also known as:
Behavior Analyst, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Scientist, Behavioral Specialist, Biopsychologist
Median Annual Salary
$117,580
+4.3% growth (2024-2034)
4K
Openings/Year
55K
Current Jobs

What Psychologists, all other Do

All psychologists not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$117,580
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+4.3%
Faster than average

🎓 Education

Master's degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

4K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

55,300

Projected Employment (2034)

57,700

Related Careers

Psychologists, all other

$117,580 • +4.3% growth

Neurologists

N/A • +5.4% growth

Psychiatrists

N/A • +6.1% growth

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Active Listening
Speaking

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
  • Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
  • Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  • Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases, and various forms of dementing illnesses.
  • Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
  • Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
  • Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
  • Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
  • Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.

Technology & Tools

IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Master's degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Post-Doctoral Training
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Psychologists, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a psychologists, all other:

Psychology, General

147,078 degrees awarded • 1,575 colleges offer this program

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

13,996 degrees awarded • 150 colleges offer this program

Criminology

10,365 degrees awarded • 234 colleges offer this program

Applied Behavior Analysis

6,914 degrees awarded • 137 colleges offer this program

Behavioral Sciences

5,391 degrees awarded • 117 colleges offer this program

Child Development

4,599 degrees awarded • 221 colleges offer this program

Experimental Psychology

4,439 degrees awarded • 73 colleges offer this program

Applied Psychology

2,998 degrees awarded • 95 colleges offer this program

Psychology, Other

2,825 degrees awarded • 68 colleges offer this program

Forensic Psychology

2,667 degrees awarded • 62 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Psychologists, all other

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

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 1,224 A+
2 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 778 A+
3 University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA 1,625 A
4 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 828 A
5 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 762 A
6 New York University New York, NY 736 A
7 University of Georgia Athens, GA 719 A
8 University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 699 A
9 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 677 A
10 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 569 A
11 Florida International University Miami, FL 1,700 B+
12 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 1,677 B+
13 University of South Florida Tampa, FL 1,442 B+
14 University of California-Davis Davis, CA 992 B+
15 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 944 B+
16 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 937 B+
17 California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA 854 B+
18 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 830 B+
19 University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD 804 B+
20 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 795 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do psychologists, all other make?
The median annual salary for psychologists, all other is $117,580.
What education do psychologists, all other need?
Most psychologists, all other positions require a master's degree. Common degree programs include Psychology, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Criminology.
Is becoming a psychologists, all other a good career choice?
Psychologists, all other is projected to see +4.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 3,900 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for psychologists, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring psychologists, all other include University of California-Los Angeles, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Irvine, University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to psychologists, all other?
Psychologists, all other may also be known as: Behavior Analyst, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Scientist, Behavioral Specialist, Biopsychologist, Developmental Psychologist, Ethnologist, Experimental Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Group Tester, Health Psychologist, Human Factors Scientist, Measurement Psychologist, Mental Tester, Metaphysicist, Neuropsychologist, Occupational Psychologist, Paleologist, Philologist, Psychodramatist. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.