Name: Research and Experimental Psychology (CIP 42.27): international graduates and related occupations
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1,853

International graduates, 2024–25

1,085 bachelor's · 547 master's · 200 doctoral

36 months

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334

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Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-30393,500 openings a year · 109 LCA filings3,500+2.3%$110,840109

Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Usually needs more education3,700 openings a year · 202 LCA filings3,700+4%$80,340202

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