by Joe Cooper
Online Universities Columnist

For the opportunity to build a career that could lead you to a salary of over $100,000 and the prospect of working in a variety of industries, an online degree in psychology makes good educational and career sense.

Studying how the mind works and how we interact with each other is the essence of an online degree program in psychology. The skills that students gain in psychology degree programs, such as critical analysis, communication, social interaction, and an understanding of history and culture, can be applied to a variety of career paths.

A Good Place to Start

An online degree in psychology can serve as the platform for a career in counseling or therapy. Earning an online degree can also be a good transition to higher degree programs, like master's degree and Ph.D. programs.

Psychology Jobs Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job growth for psychologists will increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The great thing about earning an online degree in psychology is that you aren't limited to the actual field.

Working as a psychologist or a therapist often requires a higher degree, but you can also use your online degree in psychology to work in any of the following industries:

• Healthcare
• Education
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Communications

Flexibility is one of the great things about an online degree program in psychology. Because there's no campus commute and no set class schedule--depending on the program--you can earn your degree while continuing to work full-time, learning where and when it's convenient for you.

About the Author

Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature.

Source(s)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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