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General Psychology at California State University-Chico

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Psychology at California State University-Chico
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.

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

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).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General Psychology Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Psychology majors at California State University-Chico

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).

California State University-Chico gender breakdown of General Psychology Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Psychology majors at California State University-Chico

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

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