Virginia Bachelors in Psychology
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Virginia has one of the most diverse and affluent economies in the country, with employment expanding in recent years in industries ranging from farming to government to high technology. Over a third of all jobs in the state are in the service industry, providing support for other sectors of the economy and providing health and human services for the growing population. Psychology graduates are in demand and they compete for many of the state’s higher paying jobs.
Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey, comprise a large portion of Virginia’s economy. Psychology graduates are commonly employed by agencies such as these. Skills learned in school such as interpersonal communications, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as good mental health and an understanding of human behavior make graduates competitive for any number of government sector occupations. Graduates with bachelor’s degrees in psychology go on to apply for higher levels of government service in the many private government-contract companies operating in Virginia as well.
For individuals hoping to work in private industry in Virginia, production of computer chips and data processing are the two of the largest and highest grossing industries in the state. Psychology graduates are often employed in these high technology industries both in data analysis and in management. Skills learned through a bachelor’s degree program in psychology include a background in scientific methodology, testing and research, data collection and statistical analysis. These skills are applied in data processing centers and in the marketing of new technology products. No matter if a graduate is interested in public or private sector work, the skills gained through a bachelor’s in psychology program make an excellent starting point for almost any career in Virginia.
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