Psychology at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 237 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 1,472 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 225 |
| Best Value | California | #71 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,789 |
| 2 years | $32,041 |
| 3 years | $39,528 |
| 4 years | $48,420 |
| 5 years | $59,005 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $48,420, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, 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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