biology biÂ·olÂ·oÂ·gy (bÄ«-Ål'É-jÄ) n. The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology. The life processes or characteristic phenomena of a group or category of living organisms.
One of the best routes to a career as a school psychologist is a Psychology Doctorate (Psy.D) degree with a specialty in school psychology. Students enrolled in these programs will perform clinical research in specific areas of specialization, based on their specific preferences in this field.
Average School Psychologist Pay vs. Other Best Jobs. School psychologists made a mean wage of $74,030 in 2014. School counselors, by comparison, made an average of $56,040 in the same year. Psychiatrists, however, made much more, with an average salary of $182,700. Child and family social workers made less, with a mean wage of $46,180. Mental health counselors also made less than school psychologists, bringing home $43,990 in 2014.