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Psychology at California Lutheran University

Psychology at California Lutheran University

If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at California Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California Lutheran University is in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Studying Online at California Lutheran University

Distance learning is available at California Lutheran University. Of 3,351 students, 225 (7%) studied exclusively online and 281 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at California Lutheran University

These rankings give you a sense of how California Lutheran University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #55 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #68 of 237
Best Value California #148 of 175
Best Value Far Western (Region) #183 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #270 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1182 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #55 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #68 of 237
Best Value California #148 of 175
Best Value Far Western (Region) #183 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #270 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1182 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California Lutheran University

Students who complete California Lutheran University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at California Lutheran University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,005
2 years $33,266
3 years $32,016
4 years $45,591
5 years $62,074

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California Lutheran University report median earnings of $45,591, compared with $61,844 for all California Lutheran University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at California Lutheran University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from California Lutheran University stands at $25,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at California Lutheran University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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