Students acquire hands-on experience in Prof. Larry Hawk's Behavioral Health Lab
Psychology majors graduate with a toolkit that’s in high demand across industries: critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, communication and a deep understanding of human behavior. Whether you plan to go to graduate school or straight into the workforce, a psychology degree gives you a versatile foundation.
Our graduates have gone on to make a difference in labs, classrooms, clinics, startups and everything in between. Here’s just a sample of where a degree in psychology can take you:
UB Master’s and PhD graduates are leading in academia, health care, industry and research institutions. Career examples include:
Salaries in psychology-related fields vary by level of education, role and experience. Some examples, organized by degree, include:
The Career Design Center gives you new ways to think about designing your next steps, getting the answers you need — and the opportunities you deserve.
No matter where you're at on your career design journey, the Career Design Studio can help you find your way forward.
A degree in psychology is more than a credential—it’s a launchpad. Whether you're driven to help others, dig into data, teach or research, you’ll graduate from UB with the knowledge and support to make it happen.