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General Psychology at Northcentral University

If you plan to study General Psychology, consider the program at Northcentral University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northcentral University is in San Diego, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 152 general psychology degrees were granted at Northcentral University.

Studying Online at Northcentral University

Northcentral University operates as a distance-education institution, so General Psychology coursework can be completed remotely.

General Psychology Rankings at Northcentral University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northcentral University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#148 of 167
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#185 of 210
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#927 of 1,305

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#148 of 167
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#185 of 210
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#927 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Northcentral University

Graduates of Northcentral University’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	$55,389
2 years	$62,532
3 years	$60,019
4 years	$69,194
5 years	$67,847

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from Northcentral University take home a median $69,194, compared with $60,807 for all Northcentral University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Northcentral University stands at $42,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Psychology graduates at Northcentral University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Northcentral University are 77% women (117) and 23% men (35).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Northcentral University

Among the 7 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Northcentral University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northcentral University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 14% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northcentral University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Northcentral University

Of the 66 master’s general psychology graduates at Northcentral University, 76% were women (50) and 24% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northcentral University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	24
Asian	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	8

Minority students account for 61% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Northcentral University, higher than the national average of 39%.*

General Psychology Doctoral Program at Northcentral University

Among the 57 doctoral general psychology degrees awarded at Northcentral University, 79% were women (45) and 21% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Northcentral University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	12
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	12

Minority students account for 30% of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Northcentral University, below the national average of 33%.*

*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 Northcentral University

The General Psychology program at Northcentral University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	152

Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Northcentral University work across a variety of fields. 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.