The pie chart illustrates the proportions of expected and actual occupations of psychology graduates after completing their university education.
Overall, it is clear that private clinics are perceived to be the primary workplaces for psychologists; however, in reality, schools and universities account for the largest share of employed psychology graduates.
Regarding the expected employment chart, 69% of newly graduated psychologists anticipated working in private clinics, which is the highest percentage compared to other sectors. Community agencies were expected to employ about 13% of psychology graduates, making them the second most attractive option, although they still garnered relatively low interest. Hospitals and medical centers, along with schools and universities, were each expected to host 8% of psychology graduates. Additionally, other sectors comprised the remaining 2% of expected occupations for psychology learners.
In terms of actual employment among newly graduated psychologists, schools and universities surprisingly account for 46%—a significant difference from the 8% that was anticipated. This sector surpassed private clinics, which employed about 16% of graduates, making schools and universities the most common workplaces for psychologists after graduation. Furthermore, hospitals and medical centers employed 26% of psychology graduates, reflecting a noticeable difference from expectations. Lastly, only 3% of community agencies attracted new graduate psychologists, falling short of the 8% employed in other sectors.