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Candice Hargons, PhD, elected as 2028 APA president
APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, to retire in January 2028
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Learn about key issues impacting psychologists today
Datapoint: Psychologists practice self-care during the pandemic
Psychologists report higher stress levels as the pandemic continues.
Doctoral psychology training and career preparation [PDF]
A majority of psychology PhD graduates in all work sectors felt their program prepared them “extremely well” or “very well” for their jobs.
Non-linear career pathways in psychology [PDF]
Doctoral psychology graduates are moving across work settings. When psychologists last changed jobs, 1 in 4 moved across educational, government, and private settings.
Datapoint: Growth in postgraduate salaries for psychology doctorates outpaced inflation
The largest median salary increase was for psychology doctorate recipients who expected to work in industry or business.
Datapoint: How long it takes for psychology faculty to advance
Research suggests that nine years is the median time it takes to become an associate professor after earning a doctoral degree in psychology.
Datapoint: Why people aren't getting the care they need
Cost is the primary reason people don't seek mental health services.
Datapoint: Do psychology degree holders work in psychology jobs?
Summary of data concerning whether people who received a psychology bachelor's degree ended up with jobs related to that degree.
