School Psychologists
General Information
Description
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- State and local government82.82%
- Private, for profit7.76%
- Private, not for profit5.91%
- Self-employed3.38%
- Federal government0.13%
Industry areas
- Human Services
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$81,500
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
-
Post-master's certificate 53%
-
Master's degree 46%
-
High school 0%
-
Some college 0%
-
Doctoral degree 0%
-
Bachelor's degree 0%
-
Associate's degree 0%
-
Post baccalaureate 0%
-
Less than high school 0%
-
Post-doctoral training 0%
-
First professional degree 0%
-
Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
Select major to see colleges that offer it
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
Not sure what characteristics best describe you? Take the RIASEC Test.
Knowledge
- Psychology
- Therapy and Counseling
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Sociology and Anthropology
Gain insights into your knowledge by using the ASVAB Career Exploration Program