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Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists in The United States

(Psicólogos clínicos, orientadores y psicopedagogos)

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists -- Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)19-3031.00
Career InterestsIS
Minimum education required(Doctoral)
Doctoral or professional degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Internship)
Internship/residency
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.47 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)162,000
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)185,800
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)14,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$45,240
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$87,450
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$132,670
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupLife, Physical, and Social Science

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