Graduate Careers

The UConn Department of Psychological Sciences attracts excellent graduate students each year and provides them with top-quality education and mentorship. As a result, our alumni pursue an exciting array of careers in academia, clinical practice, government, industry, and beyond. Explore our alumni placements by field and find career development resources for graduate students below.

Alumni Placements

Ph.D. Graduates

The Department surveys alumni of the Ph.D. in psychological sciences each year to collect information about initial and current job placements. We compile survey results in five-year increments to increase the sample size and significance of the findings.

More than 99% of survey respondents* report working at a position related to their degree. They also report currently holding positions in the following areas:

43%

University or college faculty

18%

Clinician

15%

Postdoc

14%

Industry

8%

Government institution

1%

Other

*Ph.D. alumni across all concentrations who graduated between 2003 and 2018, (n=250).

Placements by Concentration

In addition, several of our Ph.D. concentrations collect alumni placements of their graduates:

Career Resources for Graduate Students

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills offers resources tailored especially for graduate students and postdocs, including:

Job Postings

The Department collects external job opportunities open to Ph.D. students and periodically posts them to the website.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

March 21, 2025

The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1. Discover an exciting opportunity to deliver vital vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with diverse disabilities. Explore further details about these rewarding positions below!

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Behavioral Health Clinical Director

March 10, 2025

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Behavioral Health Clinical Director. 

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Psychologist (Clinical)

March 4, 2025

The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PCN 80284) to join our team.

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