How much does a psychology professor make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience and advanced degrees, college type and location, and full-time versus adjunct work. Teaching a psychology specialty or adding research duties can change the work and responsibilities, which may affect pay.

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What's a typical day like?

They prepare lessons, explain topics such as memory or child development, and lead class discussions. They grade work, meet students during office hours, and may also conduct research or write papers.

In the U.S., the usual path is a bachelor's degree and then a psychology Ph.D.; some community colleges hire teachers with a master's. Graduate students often teach as assistants; clinical practice may require a state license.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out.

In the U.S., earning tenure can take up to seven years while a professor moves through assistant, associate, and professor ranks.