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43 careers

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$80,330/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady

Counselors, all other

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$49,830/yrBachelor’s+ common↑ Above Average

Genetic counselors

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$98,910/yrBachelor’s+ common↑ Above Average

Rehabilitation counselors

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$46,110/yrBachelor’s+ common→ Limited Growth

School psychologists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$86,930/yrBachelor’s+ common→ Limited Growth

Massage therapists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$57,950/yrBachelor’s+ common⇧ Strong

Therapists, all other

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$65,010/yrBachelor’s+ common↑ Above Average

Athletic trainers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$60,250/yrBachelor’s+ common↑ Above Average

Residential advisors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$39,180/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Social and human service assistants

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$45,120/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Social science research assistants

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,040/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Art therapists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,800/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Grief counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$56,100/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Play therapists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$51,400/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Veterans counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,200/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Trauma specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$62,400/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Adoption counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,600/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Mediation and conflict resolution specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$54,800/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Youth development specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$42,100/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady

Behavioral intervention specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,800/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Employee assistance program counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$56,200/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Geriatric care managers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$62,400/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…⇧ Strong

Foster care case managers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$44,600/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Crisis intervention counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,400/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↑ Above Average

Trauma-informed care specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,400/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…⇧ Strong

Peer support specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$36,800/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…⇧ Strong

Reentry counselors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$44,600/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…⇧ Strong

Army chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Navy chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Air Force chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Military chaplain (special operations)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady

Childcare workers

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$30,210/yrHigh school diploma + on-the-job training (some roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (couns…↑ Above Average

School and career counselors and advisors

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$61,710/yrHigh school diploma + on-the-job training (some roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (couns…↗ Steady

School Counselor

School Counselors help students develop academic, social, and emotional skills.

$62,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↗ Steady

Marriage Counselor

Marriage and Family Therapists help couples and families resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen relat…

$58,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

Youth Counselor

Youth Counselors provide guidance and support to young people facing personal, social, and behavioral challenges.

$48,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

Child Psychologist

Child Psychologists assess and treat mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.

$82,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Behavioral Analyst

Behavioral Analysts use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to assess and treat behavioral challenges, particularly in indi…

$72,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong