Professor of Psychology

Code: 25-1066.00

Also known as: Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Psychology Instructor, Psychology Professor

Description: Why do people behave the way they do? Psychology Professors facilitate courses that help students to observe, record and interpret the human condition. Their goal is to help students learn how to better understand people and social groups so that they can better function in their environment. Psychology Professors typically have a Master's or doctoral degree.

Professor of Psychology

Typical wages


10% $41,480
25% $57,200
Median $78,180
75% $108,920
90% $155,800

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
46,800
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
51,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 4,000