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A Psychologist determines, diagnoses, and provides treatment for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Their role is to assist patients with problems from personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. Their responsibilities are to provide assessments and recommendations for appropriate treatments, suggest referral services to outside therapists, clinics and treatment facilities, conduct case management and other administrative tasks, and establish effective client relationships to provide optimal client solutions.

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Avg Pay: $86K
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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Clinical Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$39,758Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Counseling Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:42 monthsAvg. Fees:$52,799Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Clinical Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:20 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,276Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,450Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Psychologist and Other Important Info

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9.9 years
$101K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
4.48 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
4
670 out of 4012

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