What Can You Do With a Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology?
Industrial and organizational psychology majors develop skills and abilities that make them very marketable in a wide variety of jobs in today’s global world, including the ability to analyze and observe complications within communities and/or society. With a degree in industrial and organizational psychology, you will be ready for such careers as human resources, consulting, program management, career coaching, HR coordinator, and research associate, to name a few.
Industrial and Organizational—Group Processes and Organizational Behavior, M.A. Industrial and Organizational—Personnel and Human Resources, M.A.
Top Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the psychology, industrial and organizational (I/O) programs access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- BNY Mellon
- Citi
- City University of New York
- Columbia University
- The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
- JP Morgan & Chase Co.
- Mount Sinai Health System
- New York City Department of Education
- New York City Health + Hospitals
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- New York University
- Northwell Health
- Snap Inc.
- Success Academy Charter Schools
Alumni Profiles
There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 600 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in industrial and organizational psychology. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.
Salary Guide
There are several different aspects of the industrial and organizational psychology field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary was $96,270 per year in May 2020. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.
Career Guides and Articles
Here are some career guides and articles that share information on career options open to industrial and organizational psychology majors:
On-Campus Resources
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
- The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
- You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
- Handshake serves as Brooklyn College’s dedicated job board.
- Miriam Loyd is the liaison to the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.
Off-Campus Resources
- The American Psychological Association provides detailed information for those interested in going into the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The association has a search engine for careers in the field and internships.
- Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job and what the working conditions are like.
- Organizations – Students interested in pursuing a career in industrial and organizational psychology would be well served in joining at least one of the many existing psychology organizations: