Leverage Econ/Psych for Data, Business, or Health Informatics roles

Your degrees in Economics and Psychology provide a strong foundation for analytical, research, and human-centric roles. Instead of entirely new career paths that require significant time or debt (like Physician Assistant) or offer lower earning potential (like traditional teaching), consider roles that blend your existing skills with practical application in growing fields.

1. Health Informatics: A Master's in this field (which you considered) is a robust option. It directly combines data analysis (Econ) with understanding user behavior and healthcare systems (Psych). The market for health informatics professionals is strong, offering good pay and stability. An internship during the program would be crucial to gain practical experience and address the 'noob' rejection issue.
2. Business Analyst/Data Analyst: With an Econ degree, acquiring certifications in SQL, Python/R for data analysis, and advanced Excel can open doors to Business Analyst or Data Analyst roles. Psychology helps in understanding user needs, problem-solving, and communicating insights. These roles often have clear career progression and competitive compensation. Focus on building a small portfolio of data projects.
3. Project Coordinator/Manager: Your Econ and Psychology skills in organization, problem-solving, and understanding team dynamics are highly valuable. Entry-level Project Coordinator roles can be excellent stepping stones into project management, a field with diverse opportunities and growth.

The rejections in final interviews suggest a need to better articulate your existing skills and potential, or to acquire more specific, in-demand technical skills relevant to your target roles. Emphasize how your academic background prepares you for problem-solving and understanding complex systems.