Psychology After Amherst

Psychology majors work in a number of different fields following graduation. We therefore recommend all students utilize the services of the Loeb Center for assistance in pursuing various career options. The following links provide specific information about various psychology-related careers:

• http://explorecareersinpsychology.org/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/careers-in-psych

Some students choose to pursue research-based jobs, which are often a good (or even necessary) step prior to applying to graduate programs in psychology. Students interested in this pathway may want to visit the following websites:

• Research-based Jobs (universities, labs, hospitals)
• Post-grad wiki page

Some students choose to pursue graduate work in psychology. The following resources provide information about choosing a particular pathway in psychology as well as building a strong application. 

• Guide to applying to graduate school in clinical psychology
• Graduate school options for psychology majors interested in different careers
• Guide to applying to doctoral programs in psychology