Psychology, General

CIP 42.0101 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

230

250 total including inactive

States

30

Across 30 states

Graduates (2024)

15,416

Total completions

Psychology, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 30 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Pennsylvania and Iowa.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$95,830

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Job Growth

+11.2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,944

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $10,920, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,668 (23.8%)
Female: 11,748 (76.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 15,266 (99.0%)
Certificate: 150 (1.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

I
Investigative
S
Social
C
Conventional

research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Analytical
Curious
Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Writing
Helping others
Knowledge
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value social perceptiveness?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Psychology, General?

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