There are a few important factors to consider when choosing between pursuing a career in psychology or nursing, including:
- Varied scope of job possibilities
- The abstract vs. tangible nature of study and practice
- Educational requirements
- Future areas of career specialization
Learn more about the biggest differences between careers in psychology and nursing, and how you might choose based on your personality, preferences, and skills.
Discover how to choose between two fulfilling career paths
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.