Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Psychologists study the human mind. Their research helps us understand behavior, memory and mental health disorders. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists work to promote safety, understanding and good mental health.

Salary: $72,580 per year

Education: Becoming a psychologist requires obtaining a master's or doctoral degree. During this process, students might perform research, work supervised clinical rotations, and teach classes. Psychologists can choose from a variety of specialties, such as counseling, school, or clinical psychology.

Demands for this career: Employment of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is expected to grow 14 percent, faster than average for all occupations. Greater demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies should drive employment growth.