Forensic Psychology Salary
Find out how much you can earn as a forensic psychologist.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, career employment for forensic psychologists is expected to grow faster than average and, in fact, is considered to be one of the fastest growing subfields of psychology. Why? Due to an aging population and health care costs associated with unhealthy lifestyles, personal and family problems and crime and punishment, there will be increased demand for forensic psychology professionals in schools, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, consulting firms and mental health centers.
Forensic Psychologist Salary by Years of Experience
Forensic Psychologist Salary by Workplace
What Degree Will I Need to Work as a Forensic Psychologist?
Job prospects will be best for forensic psychologists with a doctoral degree. Graduates with a master's degree will find stiffer competition for jobs because of the limited number of forensic psychology positions that require only a master's degree. Bachelor's degree holders will also be limited in the forensic psychology careers they may pursue, although some might find work as an assistant in a rehabilitation center.
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Famous Contemporary Forensic Psychologists
- Gisli H. Gudjonsson developed the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale (GSS), which is a test that measures how susceptible a person is to coercive interrogation.
- Park Dietz is best known for his forensic consulting in many of the most horrifying modern criminal cases, including John Hinckley, Jr., Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez Brothers and the Washington D.C. snipers.
- Elizabeth Loftus has conducted extensive research on human memory and the nature of false memories. Loftus was involved in the trials of Ted Bundy and the Hillside Stranglers.
Source: Minds on Trial: Great Cases in Law and Psychology, 2006