Psychology at California State University-East Bay
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-East Bay. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-East Bay is located in Hayward, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-East Bay
Online coursework is an option at California State University-East Bay. Of 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at California State University-East Bay
Use these rankings to compare California State University-East Bay’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 1,472 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 225 |
| Best Value | California | #94 of 175 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from California State University-East Bay
Students who complete California State University-East Bay’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,306 |
| 2 years | $37,640 |
| 3 years | $45,747 |
| 4 years | $53,636 |
| 5 years | $57,858 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from California State University-East Bay report median earnings of $53,636, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from California State University-East Bay comes in at $15,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at California State University-East Bay work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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