General Psychology at California State University-Monterey Bay
If you plan to study General Psychology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Monterey Bay. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Monterey Bay is located in Seaside, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 250 general psychology graduations were recorded at California State University-Monterey Bay.
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Studying Online at California State University-Monterey Bay
Many students take online classes at California State University-Monterey Bay. Of 7,713 students, 420 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.
General Psychology Rankings at California State University-Monterey Bay
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Monterey Bay’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 1,305 |
| Best Value | California | #123 of 164 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 1,295 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay
Graduates of California State University-Monterey Bay’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,861 |
| 2 years | $28,895 |
| 3 years | $35,641 |
| 4 years | $45,847 |
| 5 years | $54,215 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Psychology graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay take home a median $45,847, compared with $55,901 for all California State University-Monterey Bay graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay comes in at $12,366.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Psychology graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay are 81% women (202) and 19% men (48).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay
Of the 250 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at California State University-Monterey Bay, 81% were women (202) and 19% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 158 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, higher than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at California State University-Monterey Bay
The General Psychology program at California State University-Monterey Bay breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 250 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Those who complete General Psychology program at California State University-Monterey Bay work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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