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Forensic Psychology in California

Forensic Psychology Schools in California

387 students earned Forensic Psychology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Forensic Psychology is the 106th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 275
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.7%
  • White: 35.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Forensic Psychology Grads in California

There are 68,380 people in the state and 476,320 people in the nation working in forensic psychology jobs.

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Wages for Forensic Psychology Jobs in California

In this state, forensic psychology grads earn an average of $114,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 86% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 10% of the teachers are full time.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
474 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Forensic Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers forensic 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 forensic 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
Applied Psychology 182
Other Psychology & Counseling 156
Educational Psychology 72

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