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General Psychology Schools in California

1,522 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Psychology major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,293
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41

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: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 90,260 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in California

Psychology grads earn an average of $117,990 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,471 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 26% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,131 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus grads earn an average salary of $45,351.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,072 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,722.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 83% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU. In their early career, SFSU grads earn an average salary of $50,184.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,845. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

General Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Psychologists 13% $112,350
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 5,822
Other Psychology 251
Child Development & Psychology 231

View all majors related to General Psychology

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