And, for the most part, they pay well. Within each specialization of psychology, the variety of challenges and activities can interest even the most easily board individuals. Psychology is one of the most rewarding fields a person can enter. Psychology is fun. It helps people, advances scientific and clinical understanding and it pays relatively well.
Most psychologists earn well above the median salary in the United States.
Realistically, chances are that you will neither go broke nor live in a palatial mansion if you choose a career in psychology.