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Psychology Schools in California

7,826 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in California

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,247
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,181
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,181
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,181
Post-Master’s Certificate 398
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 398

Gender Distribution

In California, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in California

There are 90,260 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in California

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $117,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,078 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $20,722. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

703 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. In their early career, Pepperdine grads earn an average salary of $61,345.

566 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,351 after earning their degree at this institution.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,700 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,429 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,168 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,031. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,896 after earning their degree at this institution.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,918 after earning their degree at this institution.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,719.

Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Psychologists 13% $112,350
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Managers 11% $129,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Education 17,606
Social Sciences 2,501
Communication & Journalism 858
Library Science 732
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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