There is a belief among some people that those who can’t do, teach, and students who don’t know what to do, do psychology. It is also very common for some students to view the science of psychology as a solid plan B–a bona fide backup option if what they really want to do doesn’t pan out. A major reason for this perception is many people do not know what they can do with a psychology degree.

Even among students who genuinely love psychology, there may be concerns about what career opportunities will be open to them in the future. Thankfully, the US Department of Commerce has prepare the infographic below to highlight the many fantastic options open to people with a degree in psychology as well as their projected lifetime earnings. Please have a look:

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