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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

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Education: Master's degree

Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

Star Rating:

☆☆☆☆☆

Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$115,380

($55.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

979

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$91,840

($44.15/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

167

Computer Systems Analysts

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,940

($50.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,652

Management Analysts

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,321

Training and Development Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$116,960

($56.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

165

Sociologists

Star Rating:

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$108,060

($51.95/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Project Management Specialists

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,580

($47.88/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,475

Human Resources Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$134,170

($64.51/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

527

All Other Psychologists

Star Rating:

Education: Master's degree

Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$137,130

($65.93/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

108

Chief Executives

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

263

Postsecondary Education Administrators

Star Rating:

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,910

($48.03/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

464

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Education
Experience Needed
Description

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

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Master's degree

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

$91,840 ($44.15/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. They help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory.

Computer Systems Analysts

$104,940 ($50.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Training and Development Managers

$116,960 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.

Training and Development Managers

$116,960 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.

Sociologists

$108,060 ($51.95/hr)

Master's degree

None

Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, social institutions, and processes that develop when people interact and work together. They also may study specific groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Sociologists

$108,060 ($51.95/hr)

Master's degree

None

Project Management Specialists

$99,580 ($47.88/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Human Resources Managers

$134,170 ($64.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization's management and its employees.

Human Resources Managers

$134,170 ($64.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

All Other Psychologists

$137,130 ($65.93/hr)

Master's degree

None

Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes and behaviors.

Chief Executives

- ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Chief Executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$99,910 ($48.03/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

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