Psychology at California State University-Fullerton
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fullerton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Fullerton is located in Fullerton, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Fullerton
Distance learning is available at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-Fullerton
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fullerton’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 237 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 225 |
| Best Value | California | #44 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Fullerton
Graduates of California State University-Fullerton’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,870 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,889 |
| 4 years | $46,506 |
| 5 years | $57,339 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $46,506, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from California State University-Fullerton comes in at $12,998.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at California State University-Fullerton work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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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