Overall, 39% of PSYC alumni pursued their current careers solely with their BA degree.
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