r. eric landrum, phd department of psychology boise state university psi chi symposium: finding...
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R. Eric Landrum, PhDDepartment of PsychologyBoise State University
Psi Chi Symposium: Finding Employment with an Undergraduate Degree in PsychologyMidwestern Psychological AssociationMay 2, 2008Chicago, IL
Doctoral: 4,921 Men: 1,347 Women: 3,574
(72.6%) Master’s: 19,770
Men: 4,079 Women: 15,691
(79.4%)
Bachelor’s: 88,134 Men: 19,865 Women: 68,269
(77.5%) Associate’s: 1,944
Men: 446 Women: 1,498
(77.1%)
In 2005-2008, 88,134
graduates
Listening skills Ability to work with others
as part of a work team Getting along with others Desire and ability to learn Willingness to learn new,
important skills Focus on customers/clients Interpersonal relationship
skills Adaptability to changing
situations Ability to suggest solutions
to problem
Problem solving skills Ethical decision making Critical thinking Ability to see the big
picture Flexibility/shifting gears Being able to identify
problems Working smarter to
improve productivity Timely decision making Time management Problem-definition skills Personality
1. Possess self-discipline (including punctual attendance and dependability)
2. Act responsibly and conscientiously3. Work well with others4. Meet the needs of others, such as clients or
customers5. Set priorities and allocate time efficiently in order to
meet deadlines6. Identify, prioritize, and solve problems7. Make defensible/appropriate decisions8. Possess the ability to work without supervision9. Work independently10. Manage several tasks at once
MORE Confident Independent Mature Assertive Valued
LESS Shy Resentful Sad Dissatisfied Defensive
There are a variety of estimates available. These are STARTING SALARIES: NACE Fall 2000: $28,811 NACE Summer 2001: $30,388 NACE Fall 2001: $29,952 NACE Fall 2005: $30,073
Educational Attainment Average Annual Earnings
Synthetic Work-Life Earnings
Doctoral degree $ 89,400 $ 3.4 million
Professional degree $ 109,600 $ 4.4 million
Master’s degree $ 62,300 $ 2.5 million
Bachelor’s degree $ 52,200 $ 2.1 million
Associate’s degree $ 38,200 $ 1.6 million
Some college $ 36,800 $ 1.5 million
High school graduate $ 30,400 $ 1.2 million
Not high school graduate
$ 18,900 $ 1.0 million