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- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
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Healthcare & Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 57,138$47,218
$152,984Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- 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.
What do they typically do
- Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function
- Observe, interview, and survey individuals
- Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders
- Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns
- Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behavior
- Discuss the treatment of problems with clients
- Write articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and educate others
- Supervise interns, clinicians, and counseling professionals
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.7%Job Opening 5Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs7479Change 5