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Psychology in California

Psychology Schools in California

41,470 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 7,489
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,257
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,257
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,257
Post-Master’s Certificate 376
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 376

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: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.6%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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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

National University

San Diego
1,078 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $29,412. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University.

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703 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,167. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

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566 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,401. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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358 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 10%. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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295 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,722. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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243 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at TUW. An average student at TUW will pay a net price of $16,805.

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236 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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205 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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198 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 42% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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