Psychology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #63 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #102 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #197 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #328 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,924 |
| 2 years | $34,138 |
| 3 years | $40,012 |
| 4 years | $48,756 |
| 5 years | $52,798 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $48,756, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is $13,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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