Department of Psychology

Employment Information

The respondents were asked about their current employment. Their responses indicate that 64% are employed full-time, 10% are employed part-time, and 2% are not employed. This number of "not employed" may include those in grad school who are not looking for employment (24% of the respondents did not indicate their current employment status).

The respondents also indicated how long (in months) it took them to find their first job. Overall, 71% of those who responded to this question indicated that they found a job in 3 months or less; 18% found a job in 3-6 months; 11% took more than 6 months to find their first job.

As far as salary is concerned, 53% of those who answered this question earned $25,000 or less; 41% earned between $25,000 and $40,000; 5% earned between $40,000 and $55,000; and 1% earned over $55,000.

Graduate School

Of the respondents, 31% indicated they have completed or are pursuing a master's degree; 27% have completed or are pursuing a doctorate or professional degree; 2% of the respondents pursued some other degree (e.g., another BA or BS); and 40% did not seek a graduate degree.

The respondents who indicated having or pursuing a graduate degree were compared on a variety of dimensions. Of those who have or are pursuing a master's degree Of those who have or are pursuing a doctorate or professional degree Career fields and first job titles of OSU psychology alumni

Companies where OSU psychology alumni are employed

Types of graduate programs OSU psychology alumni have attended

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