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Hi, Are there different courses in the field of psychology? Can we do any job in this field during studies? Is there any job opportunity after graduation? What is the salary of a graduated, post graduated and a PhD psychologist? Awaiting to get the response.

Psychology is a course which deals with the study of minds, behavior and mental functions. The future scope of psychology course is high on India. The basic salary given for the graduation ranges from 2K - 3 Lakhs per Month. For post graduation and experienced candidates the Salary will vary around 1.5 Lakhs - 3 Lakhs per Month. This salary may vary based on the company and candidates qualification and performance in the exams. There are different career opportunities after completing this course and based on that job the salary will also vary. Some of the jobs are listed below.

- Neuropsychologist
- Child support specialist
- Psychiatric technician
- Career counsellor
- Career employment specialist
- Research psychologist
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Forensic psychologist
- Educational psychologist
- Health educator
- Public statistician
- Recreation worker
- Clinical psychologist
- School psychologist
- Rehabilitation specialist

Can we take up psychology as a career even though we didn't opt for it as a subject in 11th and 12th grade?

I have selected arts stream for 11th class . But yet not got admission in any college due to lockdown. Have secured 83 % in ssc. Now want to change stream to commerce. Pls guide how to proceed