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Bachelor’s in Psychology Career Outlook

Discover New Possibilities for Your Career

Flexible Online Courses

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If you’re interested in building skills that align with multiple career paths, Benedictine University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is an excellent option for you. Our online courses introduce you to psychology concepts while imparting skills that foster success in diverse fields. After graduation, you’ll be ready to continue your psychology studies or seek positions in business, human resources, public affairs and more.

  • Develop a foundation for graduate programs in behavioral psychology and other fields
  • Tailor your education to your goals by choosing career-aligned electives
  • Our online courses provide the flexibility needed to continue working while you prepare for your next career move

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What Jobs Can You Get with a Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Human Resource Specialist $72,910 Median Annual Salary1

Career Counselor $52,367 Median Annual Salary2

Social and Community Service Manager $78,240 Median Annual Salary3

Probation Officer $64,520 Median Annual Salary4

Psychology Graduates Can Thrive in an Array of Fields

Earning your online bachelor’s degree in psychology with Benedictine is a sound investment in your future. Our courses deepen your knowledge of psychology, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and theories. You’ll complete hands-on research experiences that explore the intricacies of human behavior while gaining competencies in statistical analysis and data interpretation. Plus, develop soft skills that transfer to roles in a variety of career fields.

  • Employment in social science and related areas is projected to grow at a faster-than-average rate from 2023 to 2033, adding about 148,400 jobs each year.5
  • Jobs for bachelor’s degree in psychology graduates are available in the business sector, which is projected to have 963,500 job openings each year from 2023 to 2033.6
  • Human resource specialist employment is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033.1

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

  • Demonstrate informational competence by formulating a research topic, conducting a literature search, selecting valid and appropriate sources and accurately summarizing selected literature.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, theories and theorists needed to gain acceptance to a graduate program or to be employed in an entry-level job that requires a social science degree.
  • Effectively and professionally communicate research both orally and in writing at the college level using APA style.
  • Recognize the proper application of descriptive and basic inferential statistical techniques and use computers to conduct and interpret data analyses.
  • Understand and apply psychological principles in the cognitive and biological sciences, formulating and evaluating questions involving the mind/brain or information processing.
  • Understand and apply psychological principles in the clinical/behavioral sciences, formulating and evaluating questions involving different therapeutic approaches and techniques used to treat a variety of disorders.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Analytics
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Information fluency
  • Time management

Reach Your Full Professional Potential

Your relationship with Benedictine University doesn’t end when you graduate. Our goal is to promote your lifelong personal and professional development by providing you with a foundation for becoming a self-directed learner. From resume assistance to comprehensive career assessment tools, we offer many ways to define and pursue your professional aspirations.

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Career Search Assistance

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Career Assessments

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Alumni Networking

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Specialists.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm.
  2. Salary.com. “Career Counselor Salary in the United States.” Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/career-counselor-salary/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Business and Financial Occupations.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/.