Psychology at California State University-Sacramento
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Sacramento sits in Sacramento, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento
Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 237 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #78 of 225 |
| Best Value | California | #82 of 175 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Graduates of California State University-Sacramento’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,016 |
| 2 years | $30,864 |
| 3 years | $36,846 |
| 4 years | $49,078 |
| 5 years | $55,115 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $49,078, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from California State University-Sacramento is $15,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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