Job Outloook

Will you be able to find a job when you graduate? How will you use your degree? According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the national demand for Applied Psychology is expected to grow faster than the national average in other industries. Growth of 15 percent between 2006 and 2016 is expected according to the U.S. Department of labor. This growth can be attributed to the higher standards in health, industry, and human resources.

Some positions that UW-Stout Graduates hold are:

  • Business Risk Management
  • Analyst
  • Consultant
  • HR Coordinator
  • Healthcare Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Health Promotions  
  • Regional Training Specialist
  • Program Evaluator  

Approximate Starting Salary after Graduation:

  • Mean: $40,000
  • Graduates worked in these jobs from one month to nine years before changing jobs.

Some Companies UW-Stout Graduates are Employed by are:

  • United Healthcare
  • Barlow Research Associates
  • Walden
  • Bluegreen
  • Smiths Medical
  • Mayo Clinic       
  • Rowland Reading Foundation
  • Intelligent Consulting for Research and Evaluation

 

Employer Testimonial

“ACET hired an Evaluation Specialist from the Masters of Science in Applied Psychology program and has been more than pleased with this decision. The specialist was equipped with background knowledge of evaluation, solid research methods, and experiences interning in the field to be able to effectively apply those skills in the work setting.”

Stella SiWan Zimmerman,  President