Overall, 39% of PSYC alumni pursued their current careers solely with their BA degree.
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Career areas: BA only psychology alumni
Business: 49.10%
Psych & Social Services: 17.69%
Health/Medicine: 13.72%
Education: 10.47%
Arts/Entertainment: 3.25%
Gov't, Int'l, Law: 2.53%
Science/Tech: 2.53%
How can I prepare for these outcomes?
Take More Psychology & Work Hard in PSYC 221/222
Go beyond the 9-course minimum. Analytical skills are in demand.
Develop Other Specialties
Add a second major or a minor. Seek leadership experience.
Develop Connections & Learn About Various Career Paths
Connect with faculty, alumni, campus speakers, CAC.
Your PSYC advisor can connect you with the alumni listed here!
Use the Career Advancement Center (CAC)
Secure an internship. Develop your resume. Enhance your skills.
Grow your network. Prepare for interviews. Prepare for post-grad.
Get Involved
Psi Chi. Current Advances in Psychology (CAP) Series. Campus life.
Conduct Research with Faculty
Gain experience as a psychological scientist in a research lab.
Present Your Work
Student Symposium. Glassman Symposium. Eukaryon. MPA.
BA Careers in Human Resources Areas
HR Operations & Employee Relations (9+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: motivation, leadership, group dynamics, wellness
- Titles: HR Coordinator/Director/Manager; People Operations
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting (8+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: personality, assessment, evaluation, interviewing
- Titles: Talent Acquisition Specialist/Lead/Manager; Hiring Partner
Compensation, Benefits, & Workforce Strategy (4+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: motivation, organizational behavior, analytics
- Titles: Consultant; Benefits Coordinator/Advisor/Director/Manager
BA Careers in Marketing Areas
Marketing Strategy & Campaign Management (11+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: attitudes, behaviors, persuasion, decision making
- Titles: Marketing Specialist/Coordinator/Manager; Advertising Mgr.
Digital Media & Content Marketing (8+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: attention, emotion, motivation, learning
- Titles: Digital Marketing & Events/Comm Specialist/Lead/Manager
BA Careers in General Business Areas
Sales & Business Development (15+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: persuasion, communication, relationship building
- Titles: Account Manager/Exec; Sales Manager/Exec; Dev Manager
Operations & Project Management (14+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: organization, team leadership, systems thinking
- Titles: Project/Process/Operations Specialist/Coordinator/Manager
Customer Success & Client Success (9+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, empathy
- Titles: Customer Service/Success Rep; Relationship Manager
Business Analytics & Strategy (6+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: research methods, statistics, problem solving
- Titles: Data Analyst/Scientist/Specialist; Analytics Director/Manager
Leadership & Executive Management (6+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: team leadership, analysis, organizational thinking
- Titles: CEO; Chairperson; Vice President; Manager; Director
Other Business Areas (35+ Alumni)
- General Business (9+), Insurance (7+), Consulting (5+),
- Retail/Merchandising (5+), Business Admin (5+), Accounting (2+)
BA Careers in Helping or Psych Areas
Behavioral Health & Case Management (22+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: behavior change, coping, empathy, regulation
- Titles: Registered Behavioral Technician; Mental Health Case Mgr.
Social Services & Non-Profit Administration (21+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: development, stress, coping, social support
- Titles: Program Associate; Advocate; Consultant; Case Manager
Research in University or Clinical Settings (5+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: methods, statistics, analysis, project mgmt
- Titles: Research Coordinator; Lab Manager; Neuropsych Technician
BA Careers in Health Areas
Clinical & Patient Care Support (10+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: empathy, stress, coping, interpersonal skills
- Titles: Patient Care Technician; Rehab Tech; Paramedic; Advocate
Clinical & Medical Technical Roles (10+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: biological bases of behavior, data interpretation
- Titles: EEG Tech; Lab Tech; Histology Tech; Informatics Tech
Clinical Research & Health Data (7+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: research design, statistics, data analysis
- Titles: Clinical Researcher/Analyst; Research Coordinator/Manager
Health Programs, Administration, & Outreach (7+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: program evaluation, leadership, group dynamics
- Titles: Program Coordinator/Manager; Trainer; Organizational Dev.
BA Careers in Education Areas
Teaching & Classroom Instruction (9+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: learning, cognition, attention, motivation
- Titles: Elementary/Middle/High School Teacher; ASL Teacher
Classroom Support or Special Education Support (8+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: learning differences, intervention techniques
- Titles: Special Education Paraprofessional; Classroom/Teacher Aide
Student Development & Youth Programs (8+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: social-emotional development; resilience
- Titles: Education Coordinator/Facilitator; Learning Interventionalist
Higher Education Administration & Programs (9+ Alumni)
- Psych connection: motivation, student success; advising/mentoring
- Titles: Advisor; Admissions Director; Student Engagement; Registrar