Major · CIP 42.01

Psychology, General

3,319 international students graduated in Psychology, General in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,426 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
3,319
International graduates, 2024–25
2,510 bachelor's · 453 master's · 92 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,426
Four-year schools that offer it
4
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Occupations related to Psychology, General

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsSOC 19-3033 · Usually needs more education4,100 openings a year · 151 LCA filings4,100+11.7%$100,580151
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Usually needs more education50,500 openings a year50,500+18.4%$59,350—
School PsychologistsSOC 19-3034 · Usually needs more education3,400 openings a year · 20 LCA filings3,400+0.8%$95,99020
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsSOC 19-3032 · Usually needs more education300 openings a year · 39 LCA filings300+6.5%$193,95039

College teaching in this field: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology