General Psychology at California State University-Fresno
If you plan to study General Psychology, consider the program at California State University-Fresno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Fresno is in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 570 general psychology graduations were recorded at California State University-Fresno.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Among 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fresno’s General Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #29 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 1,295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 210 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 206 |
| Best Value | California | #56 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #136 of 1,305 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Those who finish California State University-Fresno’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 | $24,706 |
| 2 years | $24,041 |
| 3 years | $33,961 |
| 4 years | $44,691 |
| 5 years | $53,513 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Psychology graduates from California State University-Fresno take home a median $44,691, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from California State University-Fresno comes in at $13,889.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Psychology graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at California State University-Fresno are 81% women (459) and 19% men (111).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Among the 561 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 81% were women (455) and 19% were men (106).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 372 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 63 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 82% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 46%.*
General Psychology Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 9 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above 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-Fresno
The General Psychology program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 570 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Those who complete General Psychology program at California State University-Fresno go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Psychology majors, 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.