Psychology at California State University-Bakersfield
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Bakersfield
Distance learning is available at California State University-Bakersfield. Among 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) studied exclusively online and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Bakersfield’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 1,472 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 225 |
| Best Value | California | #59 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #82 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Graduates of California State University-Bakersfield’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 | $23,911 |
| 2 years | $29,653 |
| 3 years | $35,253 |
| 4 years | $46,411 |
| 5 years | $57,340 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California State University-Bakersfield take home a median $46,411, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at California State University-Bakersfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
- 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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