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Educational Psychology in California

Educational Psychology Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 101 students earned their Educational Psychology degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Educational Psychology is the 210th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Educational Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.6%
  • White: 29.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Educational Psychology Grads in California

72,910 people in the state and 513,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to educational psychology.

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Wages for Educational Psychology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a educational psychology grad in the state is $117,990, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer educational psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

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

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,401. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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La Sierra University

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,993 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,247.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

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

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Educational Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers educational psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical Psychology 1,630
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

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