Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Industrial-Organizational Psychologists does

These psychologists apply psychological principles to workplace issues like employee selection, training, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. They help companies improve productivity, workplace culture, and employee well-being through research and evidence-based interventions.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

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• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr