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Psychology in California

Psychology Schools in California

Jobs for Psychology Grads in California

There are 651,190 people in the state and 4,861,280 people in the nation working in Psychology jobs.

Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Psychology Jobs in California

Psychology grads earn an average of $119,002 in the state and $100,767 nationwide.

Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 44 colleges in California that offer Psychology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,653 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $60,996 a year. The school admits about 40% of applicants. Undergrads from California pay around $20,844 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,013 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,533 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,193 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,824 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,266 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,918 a year in tuition.

Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
School Psychologists 12% $108,275
Human Resources Specialists 12% $90,840
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077

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