Is getting a Bachelor's and Ph.D. in Psychology worth it?

Question

I'm a freshman in college debating about my future career choices. Right now my major is Psychology. Originally I'd planned to major in English, but I came to my senses and realized I can't really do anything with an English degree except move on to teaching (which I most certainly do NOT want to do).

So many people that talk about this field say that it's hard to get jobs as a Psychologist unless you go into Clinical Psychology and start your own private practice. I'm not sure if I want to do that-I think I'm more interested in research, but it's too early to tell.

So if I get a Bachelor's Degree in Psych, then move on to get a Ph.D. as well, is it really going to be worth it? Or will I end up looking for a job for months on end (maybe even years) and wind up somewhere I never wanted to be in the first place?

Help is appreciated!!

Answer 1

Lets think of it like this. As far as people that have college degrees, a bachelors degree is most common. A masters is less common, but definitely not unheard of, plus you tend to be thought of higher and given better perks. Ph.D's are the rarest of the degrees, but you have also went to the highest of your field and the limit is only the sky after wards.

Answer 2

it takes exceptional intelligence and compassion to be a psychologist. after undergrad you can go for a phd or md.

most psych majors I know are complete idiots, so there is definitely room for a good one. for that matter most medical friends I have are idiots also. they just study hard.

i do know one thing for certain. having detail knowledge in psychology must have lots of personal gratifications. to unstainedand society at a level few can.