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Psychology in California

Psychology Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 28,958 students earned their Psychology degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,327
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 174
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 174
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 174
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

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: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.5%
  • White: 25.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for 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 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
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,722.

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208 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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185 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This private school has an average net price of $42,167. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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72 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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National University

San Diego
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637.

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Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. 49% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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