by our College Data Analytics TeamPsychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.24) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported psychiatry residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $66,369 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to psychiatry residency/fellowship programs, at 4.4 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Medicine and Dentistry, English Language and Psychology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to psychiatry residency/fellowship programs, at 41.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 41.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.6% |
| Master’s degree | 17.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.1% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Psychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $66,369; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Psychiatry Physician, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Prison Psychiatrist and Medical Doctor (MD).
The occupation related to psychiatry residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Psychiatrists, at 1,686,634.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | 1,686,634 | -3.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to psychiatry residency/fellowship programs is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Psychiatrists | $41,130 |
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