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Psychology in California

Psychology Schools in California

Jobs for Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 651,190 people employed in jobs related to a Psychology degree, compared to 4,861,280 nationwide.

Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Psychology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Psychology grad in the state is $119,002, compared to a typical salary of $100,767 nationwide.

Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 44 colleges in California that offer Psychology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,653 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $60,996 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. Undergrads from California pay around $20,844 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,013 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,193 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,266 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,918 a year in tuition.

Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

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