Also called: Behavioral Economist (Applied)
Uses psychology experiments to nudge better choices—like saving money or getting vaccinated.
Tests two versions of a text reminder to see which gets more people to show up for doctor appointments, then scales the winner.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 8 years after high school. Master's or PhD in psychology, behavioral economics, or a related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Economics, Statistics.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds experiment design and analysis; designing ethical nudges and convincing leaders stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Microeconomics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3039.
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