Many psychology graduates work in management as their careers advance. About 12–15% of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree recipients hold management roles in their very first job, while others assume managerial responsibilities by their second or third jobs.
- More psychology degree holders work in management as their careers progress.1 These positions—such as chief executives, education administrators, medical and health service managers, and human resource managers—may involve leading individuals or teams and directing projects.
- An increasing percentage consistently serve in managerial roles as they progress through their careers. For psychology degree holders’ first jobs after graduation, 14% worked in management. For their second jobs, 19% worked in management. For their current (third or more) jobs, 31% work in management (see figure). This pattern was consistent for psychology bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree holders.
- Management career pathways have many entries. Of those with a current job in management, 34% came from a previous job in management and 66% came from nonmanagement positions.
Current job in management occupations
- 34% came from a previous job in management.
- 66% came from non-management positions.
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