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Research & Experimental Psychology in California

Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in California

3,284 Research & Experimental Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Research & Experimental Psychology is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Research & Experimental Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,065
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 113
Master’s Degree 106

Gender Distribution

In California, a research & experimental psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of research & experimental psychology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 26.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.0%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Research & Experimental Psychology Grads in California

72,910 people in the state and 513,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to research & experimental psychology.

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Wages for Research & Experimental Psychology Jobs in California

In this state, research & experimental psychology grads earn an average of $117,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

879 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674.

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624 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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420 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 80% of students get financical aid.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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Scripps College

Claremont
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
958 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Pitzer College

Claremont
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
922 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 39% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $40,261.

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Pomona College

Claremont
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,475 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Pomona. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,084.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

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Research & Experimental Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers research & experimental psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Physiological Psychology 600
Experimental Psychology 455
Social Psychology 391
Developmental & Child Psychology 125
Cognitive & Language Psychology 38
Psychopharmacology 6

View all majors related to Research & Experimental Psychology

View Nationwide Research & Experimental Psychology Report

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