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According to BlS. gov, approximately 34 % of psychologists are self-employed, mostly in private practices.

Median salary of US clinical psychologists was $ 64, 140 in 2008 ( bls. gov ).

The field is projected to grow at an average pace.

Doctoral degree holders from a leading university in an applied specialty will face the best prospects.

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degree holders will face keen competition for jobs while there will be very limited positions for those with B. A.

degrees in the field of psychology ( see reference: http :// www. bls. gov / oco / ocos056. htm # outlook ).

Average doctoral starting and post-doctoral salaries range from $ 25, 000 – 90, 000.