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Psychology at California State University-Chico

Psychology at California State University-Chico

If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico

Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at California State University-Chico

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #21 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #25 of 237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #112 of 1,496
Best Value California #128 of 175
Best Value Far Western (Region) #145 of 225
Best Value Nationwide #354 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Chico

Those who finish California State University-Chico’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at California State University-Chico
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,051
2 years $39,700
3 years $45,506
4 years $52,486
5 years $55,003

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $52,486, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Chico

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from California State University-Chico is $15,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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