Psychologist
Study what people do and how they think, to better understand and predict their actions. Those in applied fields counsel individuals and conduct training programs, do market research, or provide health services in hospitals or clinics.
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National data for psychologists (SOC 19-3030).
$33,490
$53,900
$76,410
$16.10
$25.91
$36.73
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Doctorate in Psychology
  • Internship if you do counseling
  • Hours

  • May work full time or part time.
  • May work days, evenings, or weekends to meet deadlines or accommodate clients.
  • PSYCHOLOGISTS will:
  • Do research, counseling, or applied psychology
  • Work closely with clients
  • PSYCHOLOGISTS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Repeat the same movements.
  • It is important that PSYCHOLOGISTS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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