What is a normal starting salary for someone with a BA in psychology?

Answer by  patti (29325)

It depends on the employer. There are plenty of BA-Psych degree holders working in unrelated fields for minimum wage - $10/hr. BA-Psych rarely enter the psych field.

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

The normal starting salary for someone with a BA in Psychology is close to $50,000. It is a very lucrative field to become part of.

Answer by  SuzetteKehrer (38)

The average starting salary for someone with a degree (BA) in psychology depends on geographic location. This being said, however, an average salary is probably in the $20-25,000 range.

Answer by  JHanft (62)

I would have to say on the lower end of the social services scale, maybe $28-32k a year due to their being only x amount of jobs on the market.

Answer by  Joven (163)

The average starting salary offered to graduates with a psychology bachelor's who graduated in 2001, according to Job Web, was $30,338.

Answer by  Brandydog (631)

Starting salary can vary widly. Some people make well above 50 grand in thier first year out of school if they find the right employeer. It is all about being in the right place at the right time.

Answer by  TerraGatson (46)

A salary for you might be anywhere from 60,000 to 150,000 thats without taxes. Just depends on how your job performance goes.