Counseling Psychologist
Education required for this profession
A doctoral degree usually is required for independent practice as a psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a doctoral degree often work in clinical positions or in private practices, but they also sometimes teach, conduct research, or carry out administrative responsibilities.
Relevant Degree/Diploma/CertificatePHD Psychology
Quick Facts
About 34 percent of psychologists are self-employed, compared with only 8 percent of all workers.
Competition for admission to graduate psychology programs is keen.
Overall employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than average.
Job prospects should be the best for people who have a doctoral degree in an applied specialty, such as counseling or health, and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology.
SalaryMedian annual earnings of wage and salary clinical, counseling, and school psychologists are $59,440. The middle 50 percent earn between $45,300 and $77,750. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $35,280, and the highest 10 percent earn more than $102,730.
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