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What is a Forensic Psychologist?

How to Become a Forensic Psychologist:

Attend an accredited school and get a bachelor’s degree.
Receive a master’s degree in psychology or forensic psychology. Some PhD programs do not require this step.
Earn your PhD in forensic Psychology.
Obtain two years of supervised work experience. One can be completed before graduation.
Apply for your license through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Take the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

Studies the behavior of people who break the law and uses this knowledge to help law enforcement

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Average annual salary is anywhere from 87,877 to 127, 637 dollars depending on where you live. Zip Recruiter

SALARY

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Day to Day Tasks

Assess offenders’ state of mind at the time of the offense

Assess the risk of re-offending

Work with at-risk populations such as trauma survivors

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Work

Schedule

“Despite it typically being a 9 am – 5 pm job, the working conditions for a forensic psychologist can be varied, challenging and often unpredictable.” - Psychology School Guide

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“One of the biggest struggles of being a forensic psychologist is dealing with the emotional toll of the work. As a forensic psychologist, you are often dealing with high-stress situations and working with individuals who have experienced trauma or committed violent crimes. This can take a toll on your mental health and well-being.” - Career Village

STRUGGLE OF THE JOB

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JOB GROWTH

“The job outlook for certain niches within psychology and forensic psychology is expected to grow by 14% through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” - Faulkner University

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COLLEGE

CAREER

What college? What major?

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UTSA

University of Texas at San Antonio

Applying

Acceptance/Tuition

Deadlines

Common App or Apply Texas
70 dollar fee
Waiver fee for financial needs

90% Acceptance Rate

10, 689 after aid

Undergraduate admission for Fall 2025, opens in August 2024 and the deadline is January 15th for priority deadline

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#280 in National Universities (tie)

#151 in Top Public Schools (tie)

#150 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)

#58 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)

#47 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

#201 in Economics (tie)

RANKING OF UTSA

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ALUMNI

SUPPORT

“The UTSA Alumni Association serves and engages Roadrunner alumni to foster their lifelong connection to The University of Texas at San Antonio. We are a strategic partner with the university and support today's students, our future alumni”

“UTSA is proud to be a Ready to Work pledged employer. Ready to Work is an education and job placement program led by local employers to help thousands of people in San Antonio improve their quality of life and achieve professional success.”

UTSA Admissions

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BEST CRIMINAL JUSTICE �SCHOOLS

University of Denver
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
George Washington University
University of North Dakota

https://authority.org/rankings/best-colleges-for-forensic-psychology

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LIFESTYLE

AFTER COLLEGE

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Grandma

“Get the degree prior to marriage/becoming a parent. I certainly have no regrets regarding becoming a parent, but I would have had more clarity to my career choices. Fortunately I met individuals who saw my potential and I had finished my degree after becoming a mother and having a career that I didn’t know existed at 17 years old.”

ADVICE FROM SOMEONE I ADMIRE

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WHAT I WANT

Lifestyle as an adult to consist of a good wage, a nice house, and free of the stress of money.

By getting my Ph.D. in psychology
(106,000 dollars is the cost of a PhD psychology Education Data)

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Own a Home Over Renting One

It can be less expensive to buy
Buying a home can increase financial stability
Homeownership can increase your social ties.
Rent costs may be applied to raise mortgage
Homeownership can reduce a tax burden.
Owning a home is an investment
Increases your privacy
Your house? Your rules.
Homeownership brings creative freedom.

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The average cost of a house similar to what I want is 250,000 to 500,000 dollars.

With renters insurance, it would be roughly 2,622 dollars a month

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The average cost of utilities is 277

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LOANS

The average school tuition per year is 14,500 so 58,000 for four years.
The projected payment amount for a 28,000 loan is 521.62 dollars a month
I GET VA CHECK!!!!

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Already have a car…

No need for car insurance because I already have a payment plan!

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I want two kids,

25,000 dollars per year, so I am looking at 50,000 dollars. So now I am seriously rethinking my choices of wanting children.

Spouse earnings: 100,000 dollars would put us over the edge savings-wise, so as long as my spouse makes that much, we would be well off

CNBC

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“Expect to pay between $30 and $50 per month for relatively healthy adult dogs. Puppies will cost slightly less, though senior dogs (10 or more years old) will likely cost more than $100 per month.” - This Old House

DOG