Also called: Clinical Neuropsychologist
Tests how the brain is working after injuries, strokes, dementia, or developmental conditions.
Spends four hours with a patient who had a concussion, running tests of memory, attention, and problem-solving. Then compares the scores to norms, meets with the family, and writes recommendations for school or rehab.
Hospital and forensic (court) work pays the most.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology plus a 2-year neuropsychology postdoc; board certification optional.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Neuroscience.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Approximate; tied to psychologists overall.
Low risk for 10 years. AI speeds scoring and norms comparisons; hours of testing a patient and judging brain function stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3039.
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