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School Psychologists

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

Median salary (BLS)

$95,990

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$63k – $142k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $119,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. School Psychologists Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior School Psychologists

    Entry / Junior

    $63,070

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. School Psychologists

    Established

    $95,990

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior School Psychologists

    Senior

    $119,160

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
  • •Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  • •Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
  • •Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
  • •Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.

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