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Clinical Psychology in California

Clinical Psychology Schools in California

2,150 students earned Clinical Psychology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Clinical Psychology is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,285
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 647
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 647
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 647
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Clinical Psychology Grads in California

88,140 people in the state and 610,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical psychology.

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Wages for Clinical Psychology Jobs in California

Clinical Psychology grads earn an average of $117,990 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer clinical psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $42,167.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
924 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Palo Alto University

Palo Alto
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,163 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
514 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
276 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
585 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $39,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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Biola University

La Mirada
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Counseling Psychology 1,391
Applied Behavior Analysis 1,295
School Psychology 486
Organizational Psychology 337
Forensic Psychology 206
Applied Psychology 182
Other Psychology & Counseling 156
Educational Psychology 72

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