UGA Specific Information for Psychology

The major in psychology is designed to convey knowledge about the phenomena, laws, and theories of behavior and mental processes, as well as the experimental methods necessary to acquire that knowledge.  Psychology is a field that studies processes areas as diverse as clinical behavior problems, child development, workplace violence, self-esteem, the effect of nutrition on vision, racial prejudice, memory, how people make decisions, anxiety disorders, cognition in primates, and the effect of different drugs on neurotransmitters in the brain.

Opportunities for graduates include careers in industrial, government, and other organizational settings; mental health settings; college/university teaching and research; and other professional areas. 

Taken from UGA Bulletin.



Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Psychology*

** Includes Self-Employed


Campus Resources


Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Find alumni on LinkedIn who have graduated from UGA with their Psychology degree. See what they are currently doing and how they got there! To find UGA alumni, search for UGA's LinkedIn profile and select Alumni from the menu in the left margin.

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.

Researching Careers: Regardless of the career that you desire to pursue, talking with professionals in that field is essential and can help validate your decisions. Use the Informational Interview guidelines in the UGA Career Guide to learn more about how to connect with individuals in your areas of interest.

Graduate School: If you are interested in going to graduate school, check out these Getting Into Graduate School resources on the UGA Career Center’s website. For additional graduate school help, meet with your Career Consultant at the UGA Career Center.

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Minors and Certificates to Consider


Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.


Employment Websites

General  

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Specific Job Boards and Internships


Professional Associations/Resources


Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Psychology majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
1785 Bar & Grill Bartender
Actalent Technical Recruiter
ADP Associate District Manager
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Social Services Technician
Allergy Partners of Georgia Medical Assistant
Alpharetta Internal Medicine Medical Assistant
Apex Systems Conversion Consultant
Apollo Behavioral Health Registered Behavior Technician
Applied ABC Behavioral Health Technician
AT&T Client Solutions Executive
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Rehab Aide
Athens Retina Center Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Athens Technical College Admissions Counselor
Atlanta Casino Development Professional
Atlanta City School District College and Career Advisor
Atlanta City School District College and Career Advisor
Barrow County School District Paraprofessional
BeeHive Homes Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Partner Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Claims Operations Analyst
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor
BlueSprig Behavioral Health Technician
Boston Consulting Group Associate
Brackish Wholesale Sales Associate
Cato Corporation Assistant Buyer
Chick-fil-A Human Resources Coordinator
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Volunteer Services Intern
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Registered Behavior Technician
Children's Home Network Family Support Coordinator
Codesigned Helpdesk Engineer
Command Presents Law Enforcement Training Coordinator
Community of Hope Community Health Worker
Complete Sitework Services, LLC Administrative Assistant
Conference Catalysts Associate Conference Manager
Cox Communications Financial Analyst
Cox Communications Project Manager
Coxe Curry & Associates Intern
CSAA Insurance Group Market Research Intern
DeKalb County School District Teacher
Dermatology Specialists of Georgia Medical Assistant
DNA Communications Junior Associate, Client Experience
DoggHouse Consulting Project Manager
East Paces Group Office Administrator
Einstein Genius Care Medical Assistant
Emory University Research Specialist
Emory University Researcher
EMT Georgia Medical Assistant
Epic Systems Technical Solutions Engineer
Forsyth County School District Substitute Teacher
Frederick Swanston Account Coordinator
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP Legal Intake Specialist
Fulton County District Attorney's Office Administrative Coordinator
Fulton County School District 6th Grade Teacher
Gallagher Production Associate
Georgia Department of Family and Children Services Social Services Specialist
Georgia Department of Public Health Lab Technician
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Social Services Specialist
Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates Registered Behavior Technician
Georgia State Capitol Resolution Clerk
Georgia State University Research Coordinator
Global Lending Services LLC Buyer
Greg Jacobs Client Coordinator
Gwinnett Clinic Patient Care Representative
Harbor Solar Energy Consultant
Hearts and Hands Therapy Services Registered Behavior Technician
Hearts and Hands Therapy Services Behavior Technician
Hemline Product Inventory Management Administrator
Hillside, Inc. Behavioral Health Technician
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center RBP
IBM Business Transformation Consultant
inHealth Life Sciences Laboratory Assistant
Insight Global Recruiter
INSPYR Solutions Consultant
Invisors, LLC Integrations Analyst
Invo Healthcare Registered Behavior Technician
Jack Morton Worldwide Regional Marketing Coordinator
JK Internal Medicine & Geriatrics Medical Assistant and Scribe
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Medical Assistant
Kauffman Clinic Medical Assistant
Kaye/Bassman International Project Manager
Kendall Vegetation Services Human Resources Assistant
Key Autism Services Behavioral Therapist
Kogent Corporation Founder
Kroger Supervisor
L&J Golf Event Coordinator
Landmark Properties, Inc. Leasing & Marketing Manager
Law Office of Tae K. Song Immigration Paralegal
Marcus Autism Center Research Assistant
Max Potential Rehab Physical Therapy Technician
MedLife Medical Assistant
Mercer University Health Consulting Analyst
Microsoft Technical Program Manager
New Heights Academy, Inc. Special Education Teacher
North Atlanta Dermatology Medical Assistant
North East Independent School District Band Paraprofessional
Northeast Sales Distributing Sales Representative
Oconee County Planning Department Planner
OrthoGeorgia Physical Therapy Technician
Peachtree Orthopedics Medical Assistant
Piedmont Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Pond & Company Human Resources Coordinator
Positive Behavior Supports Corp. Behavioral Health Technician
Presbyterian Village Athens Server
Primrose School of Athens Support Teacher
PrizePicks Product Operations Supervisor
ProCare Therapy Account Executive
ProCare Therapy Account Executive
Pruitt Health CNA
Publix Super Markets Pharmacy Technician
Publix Super Markets Cashier
Radar Healthcare Providers Intern
Sanus Medical Medical Assistant
Sholes Women Center Medical Assistant
Southeast Handling Systems Marketing Coordinator
Stephanie Maas Student Services Specialist
Sterling Marketing Entry Level Marketing Analyst
Stone Summit Front Desk Staff
Sunrise Detox Admissions Counselor
Texas Roadhouse Server
The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children's Advocacy Center Child Advocate
The Hale Group Contract Consultant
The Home Depot User Experience Designer
The Home Depot Operations Analyst
The Home Depot Operations Analyst
The New England Center for Children Level 2 Autism Teacher
The Physicians Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists Medical Assistant
The Plaid Penguin Graphic Designer
The Plaid Penguin Graphic Designer
The Walt Disney Company Cast Member
The Wesley Foundation Intern
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions Human Resources Intern
Tiny Feet Early Intervention Early Intervention Specialist
Total Quality Logistics Logistics Account Executive
Trusted Neuro Surgical Neurophysiologist
Trusted Neuro Surgical Neurophysiologist
Tuck Factor Immigration Legal Assistant
Tuck Factor Immigration Legal Assistant
University of Georgia Clinical Coordinator
University of Georgia Research Coordinator
University of Georgia Center for Family Research Assistant
University of Georgia Office of Academic Affairs Administrative Specialist II
University of Georgia VPR Research Assistant
University of Georgia Research Assistant
University of Georgia Center for Family Research Assistant
University of Georgia Owens Research Coordinator
University of Georgia Center for Family Research Assistant
University of Georgia Research Assistant
University of Tennessee DRC Testing Assistant
UPS Executive Assistant and Strategy Specialist
UPS Executive Assistant and Strategy Specialist
Urology Group of Athens Medical Scribe
Vascular surgical associates Medical Assistant
Vinyl Mag Intern
Washtenaw Community College Adult Transitions Pathways Program Administrative Assistant
Wells Fargo Operations Analyst
Worldwide Clinical Trials Clinical Trials Associate
XpertDox Sales Associate and Office Administrator
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Psychology majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
American University Law, JD
American University Law, JD
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute Cardiac Specialist, Certificate
Athens Technical College Dental Hygiene, AAS
Athens Technical College Dental Hygiene, AAS
Athens Technical College Nursing, ASN
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Law, JD
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Law, JD
Auburn University School Counseling, MEd
Augusta University Professional Degree
Augusta University Counselor Education, MEd
Augusta University Information Technology, Bachelor's
Augusta University Dental Medicine, DMD
Augusta University Dental Medicine, DMD
Augusta University Dental Medicine, DMD
Augusta University Nursing, MSN
Augusta University Nursing, MSN
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, OTD
Augusta University Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, MEd
Augusta University Clinical Counseling, MEd
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader, CNL
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Barcelona School of Economics Economics, MS
Belmont University Mental Health Counseling, MA
Belmont University Occupational Therapy, PhD
Boston College Mental Health Counseling, MA
Boston College Mental Health Counseling, MA
Boston College Special Education, MEd
Boston University Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Master's
Boston University Law, JD
Brenau University Nursing, MSN
Brenau University Nursing, MSN
Brenau University Physical Therapy, DPT
Colorado State University Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, MS
Columbia University Occupational Therapy, MS
Columbia University Urban Planning, Post-Baccalaureate
Columbus State Community College Master’s Degree
Daytona State College Radiography, AS
Depaul University Human Computer Interaction, MS
Duke University Doctoral Degree
Emerson College Strategic Marketing Communication, MA
Emory University Nursing and Psychology, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MN
Emory University Nursing, MN
Emory University Nursing, MN/MSN
Emory University Nursing, MS
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Physical Therapy, DPT
Emory University Epidemiology, MPH
Florida State University Clinical Mental Health, EdS
George Washington University Healthcare Administration, MHA
George Washington University Healthcare Administration, MHA
Georgia Gwinnett College Additional Coursework
Georgia Institute of Technology Human Computer Interaction, MS
Georgia Southern University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MEd
Georgia State University Pre-Clinical Sciences, Post-Baccalaureate
Georgia State University Counseling Psychology, MS
Georgia State University Health Science Professions, Undergraduate
Georgia State University School Counseling, MEd
Georgia State University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Georgia State University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Georgia State University Additional Undergraduate Coursework
Indiana University Bloomington Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education, MS
Kennesaw State University Music Education, BM
Kennesaw State University Integrated Global Communications, MA
Kennesaw State University Social Work, MSW
Liberty University School Counseling Tl, MEd
Life University Chiropractic, PhD
Louisiana State University Dentistry, DMD
Marymount University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, ABA
Medical College of Georgia Medicine, MD
Medical College of Georgia Medicine, MD
Medical College of Georgia Medicine, MD
Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy, DPT
Medical University of South Carolina Physician Assistant, MS
Mercer University Law, JD
Mercer University Program and Degree Not Specified
Mercer University Unspecified Master's Program
Mercer University Unspecified Master's Program
Mercer University Unspecified Master's Program, MS
Mercer University Unspecified Master's Program, MS
Mercer University Unspecified Professional Program
Mercer University Unspecified Professional Program
Mercer University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Mercer University Physician Assistant Studies, MMSc
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Middle Georgia State University Nursing, MSN
National Louis University Clinical Psychology, PsyD
New York University Industrial Organizational Psychology, MA
New York University Integrated Marketing, MS
Northeastern University Counseling, MS
Not Specified College Unspecified Doctoral Program
Not Specified College Dentistry, DMD
Nova Southeastern University Unspecified Master's Program
PATH Intl Professional Association in Therapeutic Horsemanship, Certificate
Pennsylvania State University Unspecified Master's Program
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant Studies, MS
Piedmont University Elementary Education, MAT
South College Nursing, RN
The Catholic University of America Professional Program Not Specified
The Chicago School Psychology, PhD
The Johns Hopkins University International Relations, MA
Thomas Jefferson University Nursing, BSN
Troy University Athletic Training, MS
Tufts University Unspecified Master's Program
Tulane University Business Administration, MBA
University of Alabama Educational Psychology, MA
University of Alabama at Birmingham Biotechnology, MS
University of Florida Marriage and Family Therapy, MEd/EdS
University of Florida School Psychology, EdS
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Sciences, MS
University of Georgia Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MS
University of Georgia Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MS
University of Georgia Health Promotion and Behavior, MSW/MPH
University of Georgia Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MS
University of Georgia Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MS
University of Georgia Human Development and Family Science, MS
University of Georgia Human Development and Family Science, MS
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Unspecified Master's Program, MS
University of Georgia Marketing Research, MS
University of Georgia School Counseling, MEd
University of Georgia Pharmacy, BS
University of Georgia School Psychology, PhD
University of Georgia Pharmacy, PharmD
University of Georgia Law, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia Social Work and Public Health, MSW/MPH
University of Georgia Social Work and Public Health, MSW/MPH
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
University of Georgia Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
University of Georgia Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
University of Georgia Social Work, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
University of Georgia Social Work, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
University of Georgia Exercise and Sport Science, MS
University of Georgia Artificial Intelligence, MS
University of Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate
University of Illinois Chicago Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MPH
University of Kentucky Clinical Psychology, PhD
University of Maryland Industrial Organizational Psychology, MPS
University of Maryland, Baltimore Dentistry, DDS
University of Miami Counseling Mental Health, MSEd
University of Michigan Dentistry, DDS
University of Minnesota Law, JD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dentistry, DDM
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School Counseling, MEd
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School Counseling, MEd
University of North Georgia Counseling, MS
University of North Georgia Nursing, Bachelor's
University of North Georgia Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, MS
University of North Georgia Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
University of Pennsylvania Law, JD
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Occupational Therapy, OTD
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Physical Therapy, DPT
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Speech Pathology, MS-SLP
University of Texas at Austin Autism and Developmental Disabilities, MA
University of Texas at Austin Biological Anthropology, PhD
University of Texas at Austin Biology, Degree Not Specified
University of Texas at Dallas Audiology, AuD
University of Virginia Medicine, MD
University of West Florida Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
University of Wisconsin Psychology, Graduate/Professional Degree
Vanderbilt University Pre-Specialty, MSN
Vanderbilt University Human Development Counseling, MEd
Vanderbilt University Clinical Psychology, MS
Wake Forest University Law, JD
Wake Forest University Mathematics, MS
Walden University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Xavier University Clinical Psychology, PsyD
* denotes no responses received.