General Psychology at California State University-San Marcos
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 318 general psychology degrees were awarded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-San Marcos
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Of 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-San Marcos’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #45 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 210 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 164 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 1,295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 1,305 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Those who finish California State University-San Marcos’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,075 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $37,729 |
| 4 years | $44,140 |
| 5 years | $54,559 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $44,140, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from California State University-San Marcos is $18,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Psychology graduates at California State University-San Marcos, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 78% women (249) and 22% men (69).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Among the 308 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 79% were women (243) and 21% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 159 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, above the national average of 46%.*
General Psychology Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Among the 10 master’s general psychology graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, higher than 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-San Marcos
The General Psychology program at California State University-San Marcos includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 318 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the General Psychology program at California State University-San Marcos pursue many career paths. Below 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 |
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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