General Psychology at California State University-Chico
If you plan to study General Psychology, consider the program at California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 290 general psychology degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico
Online coursework is an option 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.
General Psychology Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s General Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 1,305 |
| Best Value | California | #125 of 164 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #139 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 1,295 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’s General Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,926 |
| 2 years | $30,261 |
| 3 years | $36,274 |
| 4 years | $43,509 |
| 5 years | $55,003 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from California State University-Chico earn a median of $43,509, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Psychology graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Psychology graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at California State University-Chico are 78% women (227) and 22% men (63).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 265 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 77% were women (205) and 23% were men (60).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 130 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 49% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 46%.*
General Psychology Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 25 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 88% were women (22) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at California State University-Chico
This General Psychology program at California State University-Chico offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 290 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Those who complete General Psychology program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.